Happily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage

New nanobiotechnology method could lead to development of HIV vaccine, targeted cancer treatment.

Giant magnetic effects induced in hybrid materials

Magnetic property changes by several hundred percent over a narrow temperature range.

Quantum model reveals surface structure of water

Scientists have used a new quantum model to reveal the molecular structure of water's liquid surface.

Researchers establish theoretical framework for graphene physics

Researchers have established a theoretical framework to understand the elastic and electronic properties of graphene.

Researchers succeed in light-controlled molecule switching

Scientists are working on storing and processing information on the level of single molecules to create the smallest possible components that will combine autonomously to form a circuit. As recently reported, the researchers can switch on the current flow through a single molecule for the first time with the help of light.

Researchers efficient method of producing metallic nanoparticles

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a new, cost-efficient method of producing various types of metallic nanoparticles.

UNL wins $9.6 million NSF grant for nanotechnology research center

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has earned a $9.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support its Materials Research Science and Engineering Center and its nanotechnology research through 2020.

Engineers introduce design that mimics nature's camouflage

It can shift from red to green to violet. It can mimic patterns and designs. And it can do all of this in a flash - literally.