Physicists devise method to reveal how light affects materials

The new method adds to the understanding of the fundamental laws governing the interaction of electrons and light.

Unzipping graphene nanotubes into nanoribbons

New study shows elegant mathematical solution to understand how the flow of electrons changes when carbon nanotubes turn into zigzag nanoribbons.

Ocean carbon imaged on the atomic scale

Researchers have imaged the molecules present in oceanic dissolved organic carbon. This method allows marine scientists to look at the structure of individual molecules in deep ocean basins to gain a better understanding of the ocean carbon cycle.

Harnessing silicon nanoparticles to fight infections

Scientists discovered the first example of an effective gene therapeutic against lethal bacterial infections using a nanotherapeutic to deliver short interfering RNA (siRNA) that targets immune system cells.

Making composite material smart with precious metal

How gold-doped polymer brushes become pH-sensitive.

Golden nanoglue for 2D materials

Researchers have developed a nanojunction, joining one of the most promising novel 2D materials, molybdenum disulfide, with nickel.

Scientists create new functionality in a spin Esaki diode

Magnetoconductance controlled by spin-dependent band engineering.