Scientists unravel new insights into promising 2D semiconductor material

Researchers have established new findings on the properties of two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a widely studied semiconductor of the future.

How diseases can be targeted using nanotechnology - and why it's difficult

The engineering of particles for biomedical applications remains challenging, particularly when moving from the test tube to biological environments.

Drawing electricity from the bloodstream with a nanogenerator

A one-dimensional fluidic nanogenerator with a high power-conversion efficiency.

High-speed quantum memory for photons

Physicists have developed a memory that can store photons. These quantum particles travel at the speed of light and are thus suitable for high-speed data transfer.

First imaging of free nanoparticles in laboratory experiment using a high-intensity laser source

These pathbreaking results facilitate the highly-efficient characterisation of the chemical, optical and structural properties of individual nanoparticles.

Sweet success: Nanocapsule perfectly binds sucrose in water

Researchers have developed an artificial receptor that can bind sucrose in water with exquisite precision. The achievement represents a leap forward for the development of biosensors, and provides new insights into our perception of sweetness.

New dental imaging method uses squid ink to fish for gum disease

By combining squid ink with light and ultrasound, engineers have developed a new dental imaging method to examine a patient's gums that is non-invasive, more comprehensive and more accurate than the state of the art.

Fluorescent polymer nanoparticles point the finger at traces of explosive devices

Bomb plots could be thwarted with the help of a portable system for detecting traces of high explosives using fluorescent polymer nanoparticles.

Integrated lasers on different surfaces

A simple and versatile technique for manufacturing hybrid lasers on different materials opens the door to new applications for photonic devices.