A 'movie' of ultrafast rotating molecules at a hundred billion per second

A quantum wave-like nature was successfully observed in rotating nitrogen molecules.

Advancing the characterization of cellulose materials with state-of-the-art equipment

The Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI), a leading cellulose research facility in Trondheim, Norway, has invested in new ion-milling equipment and scanning electron microscope for characterization of cellulose-based materials.

Scientists use nanoparticles to shut down mechanism that drives cancer growth

In a major step toward developing a novel therapy that targets epithelial?mesenchymal transition, scientists have inhibited the mechanism of the Twist protein using nanoparticles to deliver a nucleic acid called small interfering RNA, or siRNA, into tumor cells.

Photonic crystal fibre: a multi-purpose sensor

A flying microbead in a hollow glass fibre measures temperature, vibrations and electric fields with high spatial resolution.

Visualizing RNAi at work

Researchers have revealed the molecular mechanism of RNA interference (RNAi), the phenomenon by which the synthesis of a specific protein is inhibited, by real time observation of target RNA cleavage at the single-molecule level.

Major Physics prize for graphene researcher

Dr Rahul Raveendran-Nair is the recipient of the 2015 Moseley medal and prize from the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contributions to our understanding of the electrical, optical and structural properties of graphene and its sister compounds.

European collaboration accelerates silicon photonics prototyping services

Imec and its partners announced today that they have successfully completed a three-year program to leverage a variety of silicon photonics technologies by making them accessible for industry and academia worldwide.

New lithium ion battery is safer, tougher, and more powerful

Researchers have created a new LIB made from a porous solid which greatly improves its performance as well as reducing the risks due to overheating.

A surprisingly simple magnetic flip

A simple technique makes it possible to control the spin directions of ?magnetic twins? hiding inside metallic crystals.