Trampolining water droplets (w/video)

Researchers have shown that it is, in principle, possible to develop materials that are literally allergic to ice and water. To do so, they first taught tiny water droplets how to trampoline.

Novel 'crumpling' of hybrid nanostructures increases SERS sensitivity

By 'crumpling' to increase the surface area of graphene-gold nanostructures, researchers have improved the sensitivity of these materials, opening the door to novel opportunities in electronics and optical sensing applications.

New low-cost battery could help store renewable energy

Researchers report their new battery that uses low-cost materials - sodium and magnesium.

Bottle-brush design enhances cellular imaging

With the gadget's unique design as inspiration, researchers now report the development of bottle-brush nanotags that can contain thousands of fluorophores, greatly enhancing the detection and analysis of cells.

Electrochemical etching down to one-monolayer towards high-Tc superconductivity

A new route for exploration of nontrivial physical phenomena at two-dimensional materials.

Graphene could take night-vision technology beyond 'Predator'

Researchers integrated graphene with silicon microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to make their device. Testing showed it could be used to detect a person's heat signature at room temperature without cryogenic cooling.

European Commission developing new EU nanotechnology research, development and innovation strategy

The European Commission's DG for Research and Innovation is in the process of gathering data in support of evidence-based policy-making in the field of research and innovation in nanosciences and nanotechnologies.

Using piezoelectric polymer nanotubes as extremely sensitive acoustic sensors

Arranging polymer nanotubes in a vertical array enhances piezoelectric properties for acoustic sensors.