Researchers develop new lens for terahertz radiation

Researchers have developed a new type of lens for focusing terahertz radiation (which spans from about 100 to 10,000 GHz).

'Sweet' quantum dots light the way for new HIV and Ebola treatment

A research team has observed for the first time how HIV and Ebola viruses attach to cells to spread infection. These findings offer a new way of treating such viruses: instead of destroying the pathogens, introduce a block on how they interact with cells.

Helping bacteria-powered microrobots plot a course

A team of engineers recently published research on a method for using electric fields to help tiny bio-robots propelled by flagellated bacteria navigate around obstacles in a fluid environment. These microrobots could one day be used for building microscopic devices or even delivering medication at the cellular level.

The quest for spin liquids

Researchers re on a quest to find out as much as they can about unusual states of matter called spin liquids and if these spin liquids could generate advances in the field of physics. The results could lead to the development of quantum computing, which require an exploration of new materials to become a reality.

Tunable nanowire windows for privacy, camouflage

Researchers have developed a technique that can quickly change the opacity of a window, turning it cloudy, clear or somewhere in between with the flick of a switch.

A novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu virus

Researchers have developed a biosensor based on luminescent technique which operates like two matching pieces of magnet with attraction force.

Burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes to generate portable power

Battery substitutes produce current by burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes like a fuse.