Researchers demonstrate a new way to characterize twisted light

Researchers have overcome experimental challenges to demonstrate a new way for getting a full picture of twisted light: characterizing the Wigner distribution.

Artificial molecules

Scientists have developed a new technique that enables for the first time the manufacture of complexly structured tiny objects joining together microspheres.

Researchers synthesize hybrid molecule that delivers a blow to malignant cells

Protein-gold nanoparticle hybrid assembles to carry anti-cancer drug, then disassembles for delivery.

Researchers use 3-D printing to create structure with active chemistry

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated how to use commercial 3D printers to create a structure with active chemistry.

Nantional Nanotechnology Initiative releases supplement to the President's 2017 budget

This Budget Supplement documents progress of these participating agencies in addressing the goals and objectives of the NNI.

Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains

Researchers have introduced a new approach for making an all-weather solar cell that is triggered by both sunlight and raindrops.

Ruthenium nanoframes open the doors to better catalysts

The world is run by catalysts. They clean up after cars, help make fertilizers, and could be the key to better hydrogen fuel. Now, a team of chemists has found a better way to make metal nanoframe catalysts.