Nanodiamonds show promise for aiding recovery from root canal

Scientists found in a clinical trial that nanodiamonds protected disinfected root canals after the nerve and pulp were removed, thereby improving the likelihood of a full recovery.

Researchers discover superconductor with bounce

Researchers have discovered super-elastic shape-memory properties in a material that could be applied for use as an actuator in the harshest of conditions, such as outer space, and might be the first in a whole new class of shape memory materials.

Nanotube fiber antennas as capable as copper

Fibers made of carbon nanotubes configured as wireless antennas can be as good as copper antennas but 20 times lighter.

Hybrid material glows like jellyfish

Scientists combine biology, nanotechnology into composites that light up upon chemical stimulation.

Researchers bring optical communication onto silicon chips

Ultrathin films of a semiconductor that emits and detects light can be stacked on top of silicon wafers.

Resistive memory components the computer industry can't resist

Scientists have produced new memsistor devices that last for 1 trillion cycles -- far outstripping the endurance of commercial flash memories for computing.

Taming 'wild' electrons in graphene

Scientists have learned how to tame the unruly electrons in graphene, paving the way for the ultra-fast transport of electrons with low loss of energy in novel systems.