Nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals

New dentistry research finds that the tiny particles strengthen the compound used to fill teeth and ward off infection.

Is black phosphorous the next big thing in materials?

Researchers discover unique thermal properties in 2-D black phosphorous nanoribbons.

Coupled quantum spins in a CMOS nano-device

Researchers have demonstrated a new hybrid system that is a promising candidate as a building block for quantum computation, showing a way to couple a natural phosphorus atom with an artificial atom called a quantum dot.

Scientists demonstrate how to improve ultrathin CIGSe solar cells by nanoparticles

Nanoparticles with sizes the order of a wavelength interact with light in specific ways. Researchers are inquiring how to use arrangements of such nanoparticles to improve solar cells and other opto-electronic devices.

Anti-clumping strategy for nanoparticles

Scientists identify the factors involved in preventing nanoparticles used in industrial applications from aggregating.

What are these nanostars in 2-D superconductor supposed to mean?

Physicists have discovered magnetic disturbances in 2-D superconductor layer, resembling little oscillating stars; these star-like excitations are caused by a single magnetic atom put into the layer of superconducting material.

Let there be hydrogen

An organic framework serves as a catalyst for the photocatalytic conversion of water into hydrogen.

A hydrogel flexes its muscles

A water-based polymer can stretch, contract and even walk like an artificial muscle in response to temperature changes.

Engineers create artificial skin that can send pressure sensation to brain cell

Engineers have created a plastic 'skin' that can detect how hard it is being pressed and generate an electric signal to deliver this sensory input directly to a living brain cell.