Engineers 3-D print high-strength aluminum, solve welding problem using nanoparticles

Engineers have developed a technique for successfully 3D printing high-strength aluminum alloys that opens the door to additive manufacturing of engineering-relevant alloys.

Scientists make atoms-thick Post-It notes for solar cells and circuits

A new study describes an innovative method to make stacks of semiconductors just a few atoms thick.

Scientists create world's first 'molecular robot' capable of building molecules

The nanorobots can be programmed to move and build molecular cargo, using a tiny robotic arm.

Laser-free method of Ion cooling has range of potential uses

Scientists have developed a new universal method for cooling ions.

Straining the memory: Prototype strain engineered materials are the future of data storage

Researchers have nano-engineered a superlattice data storage material. Data is recorded at the interfaces of the superlattice layers.

New microscope technology provides a detailed look at structure and composition of materials

A new camera technology is enabling electron microscopes to present a clearer, more complete and detailed look at their featured presentation.

Researchers make a carbon nanofiber supercapacitor (without the flammable ingredients)

This new design for a new supercapacitor, which looks something like a furry sponge infused with gelatin, offers a unique alternative to the flammable electrolyte solution that is a common component in these devices.

Nanoscale 'printing' allows display of two colors per pixel

Engineers have developed nanoscale plasmonic colour filters that display different colours depending on the orientation of the light which hits it.

Nanogel-encapsulated stem cells for heart attack patients

Researchers report that encapsulating stem cells in a nanogel could help repair damage to the heart.

Hybrid 3D-printing of soft electronics

This method combines direct ink writing with automated pick-and-place of surface mount electronic components within a single manufacturing platform.

Naked molecules dancing in liquid become visible (w/video)

Scientists managed to see the movement of molecules stored inside a graphene pocket without the need to stain them.

Photonics: Invisibility is within sight

The theoretical discovery of transparent particles that break the previously accepted limit of visibility opens a new door in the search for perfect transparency.