A new way of computing with interaction-dependent state change of nanomagnets

Engineering researchers find nanoscale magnets could compute complex functions significantly faster than conventional computers.

Nanotechnology could spur new heart treatment for arrthymia

A new nanoparticle could be the key to a targeted therapy for cardiac arrhythmia, a condition that causes the heart to beat erratically and can lead to heart attack and stroke.

The noble architecture of new materials

Invited review shows progress in building ordered or chaotic structures for fuel cells.

A microscopic motor with a single particle, lasers and electric fields

Researchers have reported on the development of a microscopic motor operating between two thermal baths, that is, a micro Carnot engine.

Nanoparticle-based superconducting ink heats water instantly

Researchers created a superconducting heat ink that functions as a solar heater. It heats water up to 68 degrees Celsius and is 40 percent cheaper than commercial inks.

Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat from sun?s rays into electricity (w/video)

Scientists have developed a new hybrid, solar-energy system that harnesses the full spectrum of the sun's radiation by pairing a photovoltaic cell with polymer films. The films convert the light that goes unused by the solar cell into heat and then converts the heat into electricity.

Development, function and evolution of plant nanostructures that influence animal behavior

In animals, the physical mechanisms and function of structural color have been studied significantly as a signal for recognition or mate choice. On the other hand, scientists believe that such shimmering in plants can actually influence animal behavior by attracting pollinators better than their non-iridescent counterparts.

Next-gen pacemakers may be powered by unlikely source: the heart (w/video)

Researchers are developing technology to make pacemakers battery-free. The advancement is based upon a piezoelectric system that converts vibrational energy - created inside the chest by each heartbeat - into electricity to power the pacemaker.

Paper-based test could diagnose hepatitis B and assess male fertility at low cost

Scientists have developed a new paper device that analyzes DNA and could rapidly and inexpensively assess disparate conditions including hepatitis B and male infertility, which together affect millions of people around the world.

A star-shaped molecule previously thought to be too unstable to be made

Chemists have created the five-pronged molecule [5]radialene, in work that could lead to more efficient ways to make medicinal agents.

Perovskite-based triboelectric photodetector a new weapon in air pollution fight

Peoiple could soon be using their smartphones to combat a deadly form of air pollution.

A new physical mechanism allows 'phonon lasing' driven by optical forces at ambient conditions

Although a so-called 'phonon laser' has been previously demonstrated, the high device quality and strict experimental conditions make it too complex for a rapid diffusion of the technology. Researchers now detail a new physical mechanism that allows phonon lasing under far more relaxed configurations.