How to mass produce cell-sized robots

Novel technique could lead to tiny, self-powered devices for environmental, industrial, or medical monitoring.

'Mushrooms' and 'brushes' help cancer-fighting nanoparticles survive in the body

Researchers find optimal polymer coating to preserve nanoparticles.

A molecular sensor for in-situ analysis of complex biological fluids

A molecular sensor with a microbead format for the rapid in-situ detection of harmful molecules in biological fluids or foods.

Mussel-inspired defect engineering enhances the mechanical strength of graphene fibers

Researchers have applied polydopamine as an effective infiltrate binder to achieve high mechanical and electrical properties for graphene-based liquid crystalline fibers.

Deformation of nanotubes to control conductivity

Scientists have proved it possible to change the structural and conductive properties of nanotubes by stretching them.

Where deep learning meets metamaterials

Researchers devise new approach to streamlining design of nanoscale building blocks with endless applications.

Extremely thin, stable, and bright: 2D materials for the photonics of tomorrow

Novel, atomically thin materials could be used in the future as energy-efficient and versatile light sources.

Inexpensive chip-based device may transform spectrometry

Tiny device could replace expensive lab-scale equipment for many applications.

Ferroelectricity -- an 80-year-old mystery solved

Physical reality of the Preisach model for organic ferroelectrics.

Noble metal-free catalyst system as active as platinum

Researchers have discovered an alloy made up of five elements that is noble metal-free and as active as platinum.

Physicists carry out quantum simulation of the physical effects of disorder in topological insulators

Scientists used experiments with ultra-cold atoms trapped and driven by lasers to create a new disorder-induced topological insulator.

Tuneable emissive organic platform

Chemists have developed design guidelines for a type of material platform which can activate and adjust the light emission ability of organic molecules for lighting and display applications.