New, old science combine to make faster medical test

A researcher has combined cutting-edge nanoscience with a magnetic phenomenon discovered more than 170 years ago to create a method for speedy medical tests.

Chemists cook up new nanomaterial and imaging method

Nanomaterials can store all kinds of things, including energy, drugs and other cargo.

New low-cost technique converts bulk alloys to oxide nanowires

A simple technique for producing oxide nanowires directly from bulk materials could dramatically lower the cost of producing the one-dimensional nanostructures.

Creating atomic scale nanoribbons

Researchers have demonstrated the first important step toward integrating atomically precise graphene nanoribbons onto nonmetallic substrates.

Theorists propose new class of topological metals with exotic electronic properties

Researchers have proposed a theory-based approach to characterize a class of metals that possess exotic electronic properties that could help scientists find other, similarly-endowed materials.

Theoretical speed limit for intra-chip communications in microprocessors

Scientists have developed a theory that gives the possibility to precisely predict the level of noise caused by the amplification of photonic and plasmonic signals in nanoscale optoelectronic circuits.

Making the most of nanoscale catalytic effects for nanotechnology

Researchers are working on meeting the challenge of incorporating nanoscale structures into future semiconductor devices that will create new technologies and impact on all aspects of everyday life.

Tough aqua material for water purification

Decontamination of water with a robust and sustainable membrane assembled from two synergistically working components.

Nanoparticles improve melting and solidification for manufacturing processes

In an advance that could lead to improved manufacturing, a new study shows that adding nanoparticles to metals during the melting process allows for better control during melting.

Topological photonic crystal made of silicon

Researchers derive topological photonic states purely based on silicon, which can lead to the development of new functions and devices through integration with semiconductor electronics.

Chip-sized, high-speed terahertz modulator raises possibility of faster data transmission

Engineers have invented a chip-sized, high-speed modulator that operates at terahertz frequencies and at room temperature at low voltages without consuming DC power.

Graphene's sleeping superconductivity awakens

Since its discovery in 2004, scientists have believed that graphene may have the innate ability to superconduct. Now researchers have found a way to activate that previously dormant potential.