Clearing the way for real-world applications of superhydrophobic surfaces

In their perspective article, researchers call for consistent and standardized testing of superhydrophobic, i.e. extremely water-repellent, materials.

Dressed to kill: Tailoring a suit for tumor-penetrating cancer meds

Researchers believe that the trick to gaining access to the pernicious cellular masses is to give the nanoparticles a new look - and that dressing to impress will be able to get them past the tumor's biological bouncers.

Serving up fresh, clean, and monolayer-thin MoO3 nanosheets

Materials scientists have overcome a set of challenges in synthesis and isolation of ultra-thin alpha-MoO3 layers.

The future is here: Interactive screens on your packages

Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen on packaging in the future.