Scientists create 'rewritable magnetic charge ice'

Researchers have created a new material, called 'rewritable magnetic charge ice', that permits an unprecedented degree of control over local magnetic fields and could pave the way for new computing technologies.

A large-scale technique to produce quantum dots (w/video)

A method to produce significant amounts of semiconducting nanoparticles for light-emitting displays, sensors, solar panels and biomedical applications has gained momentum with a demonstration by researchers.

Graphene-based nanolubricants could grease automotive industry's future

Scientists are studying the use of graphene nanoflakes to create a new generation of enhanced lubricants for the automotive industry.

Scientists getting warmer on mimicking anti-freeze in nature

The new research reveals how glycerol prevents ice crystals from forming in water as the solution is cooled to -35C, with important implications for improving cryoprotectants used in fertility treatments and food storage.

Making injectable medicine safer

Researchers remove excess additives from drugs, which could reduce the odds of serious allergic reactions and other side effects.

It takes two to make an electrode go right

Antimony fails to work inside a magnesium battery, but it's just what tin needs to store energy.

New metal alloys overcome strength-ductility tradeoff

Promising new approach overturns widespead metallurgical assumption.