Producing large-area graphene around 100 times cheaper than ever before

Affordable graphene production could lead to a wide range of new technologies reaching the market, including synthetic skin capable of providing sensory feedback to people with limb prostheses.

Superhero boom inspires science contest for nanotechnology-inspired gear

A brand-new competition, awarding finalists the opportunity to present their entries at the 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival and compete for cash prizes, opens today for high school students interested in science, engineering and superpowers.

Atomic-level imaging captures real-time view of evolving fuel cell catalysts

Atomic-level imaging of catalysts could help manufacturers lower the cost and improve the performance of emission-free fuel cell technologies.

Nanocarriers may carry new hope for brain cancer therapy

Researchers have developed a new family of nanocarriers, called 3HM, that meets all the size and stability requirements for effectively delivering therapeutic drugs to the brain for the treatment of a deadly form of cancer known as glioblastoma multiforme.

Researchers discover salty solution to better, safer batteries

Researchers have devised a groundbreaking 'Water-in-Salt' aqueous Lithium ion battery technology that could provide power, efficiency and longevity comparable to today's Lithium-ion batteries, but without the fire risk, poisonous chemicals and environmental hazards of current Lithium batteries.

Creating a new vision for multifunctional materials

The protective shell of a sea-dwelling chiton paves the way towards new materials that combine different functions.

New process expands catalyst options for electrolysis and fuel cells

A new method could yield better and more economical options for creating hydrogen fuel.

Particle accelerator on a microchip

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation funds development of innovative accelerator technology.

Smart supercapacitor fiber with shape memory

Researchers have introduced a new type of fiber-shaped supercapacitor for energy-storage textiles. Thanks to their shape memory, these textiles could potentially adapt to different body types: shapes formed by stretching and bending remain 'frozen', but can be returned to their original form or reshaped as desired.

Better catalysts will remove carcinogenic chlorine compounds from water

Researchers have unveiled two new catalysts that have been designed with the effective treatment of tap water in mind, eliminating harmful chlorine compounds.