Researchers load nanocarriers to deliver chemotherapy drugs and imaging molecules to tumors

Scientists describe a new system to encase chemotherapy drugs within tiny, synthetic nanocarrier packages, which could be injected into patients and disassembled at the tumor site to release their toxic cargo.

Nanotechnology a 'green' approach to treating liver cancer

Minimally invasive procedure targets, destroys precancerous cells in mice.

Glowing crystals can detect, cleanse contaminated drinking water

X-ray study at explores atomic structure of tiny traps for heavy metals.

Ultrafast imaging reveals existence of 'polarons'

New technique reveals direct experimental evidence of strong coupling between electron motion and deformations in atomic arrangements that affect the flow of current.

Inspiring images invite you into the world of engineering

It could be a crystal ball from a mythical age showing the swirling mists of time, but this image, which has won this year's Department of Engineering Photography Competition, actually shows graphene being processed in alcohol to produce conductive ink.

New fabrication technique leads to broader sunlight absorption in plastic solar cells

Researchers have developed a new strategy for fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells. The work has implications for developing solar cells with a wider absorption range and increased efficiency.

Squeezed states of light can improve feedback cooling significantly

Scientists have demonstrated how quantum-engineered states of light can enhance the efficiency of feedback cooling beyond the classical bounds in an optomechanical setting.

Programmable disorder - Stochastic algorithms at the molecular scale

In contrast to biology, engineering seldom takes advantage of the power of randomness for fabricating complex structures. Now, a group scientists has demonstrated that randomness in molecular self-assembly can be combined with deterministic rules to produce complex nanostructures out of DNA.

Engineers create prototype chip just three atoms thick

Ever since scientists discovered that atomically thin materials could have useful electronic properties, engineers have been seeking ways to mass-produce so-called single-layer chips. A new technique shows how it might be done.

Bumpy surfaces, graphene beat the heat in devices

Theory shows way to enhance heat sinks in future microelectronics.

Hybrid approach predicts and confirms structure of complex metal nanoparticles

A combined theoretical and experimental approach has allowed researchers to predict and verify the full structure of a monolayer-coated molecular metal nanoparticle. The methodology was tested on silver-thiolate nanoparticles, expanding on earlier knowledge about gold nanoparticles, and is expected to be applicable to a broad range of sizes of nanoparticles made of different elements.

Graphene enables fully flexible near-field communication antennas

As well as being the thinnest, strongest and lightest known material, graphene is flexible, impermeable and extremely electrically and thermally conductive. All properties well suited for next generation NFC antennas.

Diamonds - the ultimate semiconductors

Diamonds'simple yet unique characteristics create significant potential for use in a wide range of purposes, including generation of environmental energy and biological applications.

Making flawless graphene coatings

Graphene holds the promise of such impressive applications as wear-resistant, friction-free coatings. But first manufacturers have to be able to produce large sheets of graphene under precisely controlled conditions.

Nanotechnology and luxury watches: an innovative partnership

Founded by Swiss-born Sydneysider Christophe Hoppe, Bausele Australia bills itself as the first 'Swiss-made, Australian-designed' watch company.

The future of electronics is light

Scientists have demonstrated progress toward photonic chips in recent years. A key challenge is making sure the new light-based chips can work with all the existing electronic chips.

Metamaterials open up entirely new possibilities in optics

Researchers have developed a method that enables them to manipulate light to follow any predetermined path along a surface.

Novel silicon etching technique crafts 3-D gradient refractive index micro-optics

A multi-institutional research collaboration has created a novel approach for fabricating three-dimensional micro-optics through the shape-defined formation of porous silicon, with broad impacts in integrated optoelectronics, imaging, and photovoltaics.