Graphite offers up new quantum surprise

Researchers have discovered unexpected phenomena in graphite thanks to their previous research on its two-dimensional (2D) relative - graphene.

With nanotubes, genetic engineering in plants is easy-peasy

Inserting or tweaking genes in plants is more art than science, but with a new technique, scientists could make genetically engineering any type of plant - in particular, gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9 - simple and quick.

Topological defects could be key to future nano-electronics

A new article outlines emerging research into different types of 'defective' order, i.e. topological structures in materials, and their potential highly interesting applications in nanotechnology and nanoelectronics.

Nanoparticle computing takes a giant step forward

Lipid nanotablet for modular and scalable molecular computing with nanoparticles.

Liquid has structure, which may be key to understanding metallic glass

Researchers have found that liquid has structure in certain circumstances, and that this structure significantly influences the mysterious and complex formation of metallic glasses.