Friday, June 1, 2018

Novel insulators with conducting edges

Theoretical physicists have now predicted a new class of topological insulators that have conducting properties on the edges of crystals rather than on their surface.

Breakthrough in controlling DNA-based robots

Researchers use magnets to move tiny nano-devices faster than ever before.

Atomically thin nanowires convert heat to electricity more efficiently

Atomically thin nanowires conduct less heat and more electricity at the same time, yielding unprecedented conversion efficiency in comparison to the same bulk material.

Why nanotechnology is more than just a buzzword

What does the word 'nanotechnology' conjure up for you?

Elon Musk says nanotechnology is 'BS' - here's how it's already changing the world

It appears there is a size limit to Musk's technophilia. He recently tweeted that he thinks nanotechnology is 'BS'.

Photoexcited graphene puzzle solved

A boost for graphene-based light detectors.

Direct visualization of dynamic structures of protein disaggregation molecular machines

ClpB, an ATP-fueled protein molecular machine, disentangles and reactivates aggregated proteins. By using high-speed atomic force microscopy, conformational dynamics of ClpB was visualized for the first time.

Scientists develop material that could regenerate dental enamel

Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.