Breakthrough graphene production could trigger revolution in artificial skin development

A pioneering new technique to produce high-quality, low cost graphene could pave the way for the development of the first truly flexible 'electronic skin', that could be used in robots.

Chemical sensing on the smartphone

Disposable lab-on-a-chip chemical assay unit with cell phone camera readout for autonomous use.

New conductive ink for electronic apparel

Researchers have developed a new ink that can be printed on textiles in a single step to form highly conductive and stretchable connections. This new functional ink will enable electronic apparel such as sportswear and underwear incorporating sensing devices for measuring a range of biological indicators such as heart rate and muscle contraction.

Crowdfunding science: Nanospies in cancer cells (w/video)

Like spies, these nanodiamonds will be on a mission to reveal the secrets of the cell.

Future antibiotics?

Engineered particles are capable of producing toxins that are deadly to targeted bacteria.

Dancing droplets (w/video)

Researchers have developed a system of using sound waves to move, merge or sort minuscule droplets with reagents or cells in a controlled manner.

Designing crack-resistant metals with nanoporous materials

The results of a new study to understand the interactions of various metal alloys at the nanometer and atomic scales are likely to aid advances in methods of preventing the failure of systems critical to public and industrial infrastructure.

3D plasmonic antenna capable of focusing light into few nanometers

Adopting the proximal focused-ion-beam milling technology, researchers developed a three dimensional 4 nanometer wide gap-plasmon antenna. By squeezing the photons into a three dimensional nano space, the researchers were able to increase the intensity of light 400,000 times stronger than that of the incident light.