A quantum computer based on five atoms

Researchers have designed and built a quantum computer from five atoms in an ion trap. The computer uses laser pulses to carry out Shor?s algorithm on each atom, to correctly factor the number 15.

The secret to 3-D graphene? Just freeze it

New study shows how researchers tame the notoriously fickle supermaterial in aerogel form with 3-D printer and ice.

Scrutinizing the tip of molecular probes

Nature of interaction of probe molecules on the surface of oxide particles elucidated.

Irregular silicon wafer breakage studied in real-time by direct and diffraction X-ray imaging

A group of researchers demonstrates, for the first time, in situ high-speed crack propagation under thermal stress, imaged simultaneously in direct transmission and diffraction X-ray imaging.

New way to control chemical reactions

Scientists have harnessed static electricity to control chemical reactions for the first time, in a breakthrough that could bring cleaner industry and cheaper nanotechnology.

Scientists invent a thermometer for the nanoscale (w/video)

The IBM lab responsible for inventing the scanning tunneling microscope and the atomic force microscope has invented another critical tool for helping us understand the nanoworld.

A better 3D camera with clear, graphene light detectors

Graphene can be fashioned into a highly sensitive light detector that allows much of the light to pass through.

Scientists exploit nanotechnology approaches to speed up chemical reactions

Scientists have introduced a new way of catalysing-speeding up- chemical reactions by applying an electric field between the reacting molecules. This opens the door for the fabrication of chemical compounds, used in pharmaceutical products and materials, in a fast and cheaper way.