Researchers developing flat microscope for the brain

DARPA project's aims include restoring sight and sound to disabled.

Giant charge reversal observed for the first time

Results reported this week confirm, for the first time, giant charge reversal for a surface in contact with a trivalent electrolyte solution. In contrast to previous observations, this did not require a highly charged surface.

Smart atomic cloud solves Heisenberg's observation problem

Researchers used laser light to link caesium atoms and a vibrating membrane. The research, the first of its kind, points to sensors capable of measuring movement with unseen precision.

Nanomedicine opens door to precision medicine for brain tumors

Early phase research has demonstrated a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.

Microwaves reveal detailed structure of molecular motor

Study paves the way to investigate nano-machines in action.

Signature analysis of single molecules using their noise signals

In new work, researchers explored the ability of single molecules to affect the noise generated by carbon nanotube-based nanoscale electronic devices.

Metal-free MRI contrast agent could be safer for some patients

New agent could be used for certain high-risk groups and may enable longer-term tumor imaging.

Biodegradable temperature sensors for the Internet of Things

Researchers describe the design and fabrication of fully biodegradable temperature sensors whose layout and ultrathin format confer a dynamic response of 10 ms and high mechanical stability, which is preserved even upon application of high strain load.

Researchers report a class of prototype nanocatalysts with streamline shapes

Scientists report the first example of synthetic preparation of streamlined nanocomposites (e.g., with a tadpole morphology) with complex chemical compositions in a tailorable fashion.

Carbon displays quantum effects

Chemists have found evidence that carbon atoms cannot only behave like particles but also like waves.

Oxygen vacancy supported memory: Researchers expand basic knowledge about non-volatile memory

Researchers investigated why hafnium oxide based devices are so promising for memory applications and how the material can be tuned to perform at the desired level. This knowledge could be the base for future mass application in all kind of electronic devices.

Biocomputing - DNA and gold nanorods give a logical solution

A solution of DNA and gold nanorods capable of six fundamental logic operations demonstrates the potential of molecular biocomputing.

Solid-state physics - Metal bucks the trend

The virtually universal relationship in metals between heat and electrical conductivity breaks down spectacularly in vanadium dioxide.

Teaching an old dye new tricks

Fluorescent compounds used for biologically safe imaging and labeling can be modified on-demand with a special molecular scaffold.

Multi-antioxidant nanoparticles to treat sepsis

Researchers have synthesized nanoparticles with superior antioxidant properties to treat sepsis in rats and mice by removing harmful oxygen radicals and reducing inflammatory responses.