New nanotechnology detects biomarkers of cancer

Scientists have developed a new technology to detect disease biomarkers in the form of nucleic acids, the building blocks of all living organisms.

Scientists create ultrathin semiconductor heterostructures for new technological applications

Heterostructures formed by different three-dimensional semiconductors form the foundation for modern electronic and photonic devices. Now, scientists have successfully combined two different ultrathin semiconductors - each just one layer of atoms thick - to make a new two-dimensional heterostructure with potential uses in clean energy and optically-active electronics.

Scientists discover electrons moving like honey in graphene

The possibility of a highly viscous flow of electrons in metals was predicted several decades ago but despite numerous efforts never observed, until now.

New solar-powered organic compound to tackle air and water pollution

Nanoscientists have modified a commonly-used compound, titanium dioxide, turning it from white to black to boost its efficiency and make environmental applications a real possibility.

Graphene leans on glass to advance electronics

Scientists' use of common glass to optimize graphene's electronic properties could improve technologies from flat screens to solar cells.

Graphene: A metal that behaves like water

Researchers have advanced our understanding of graphene's basic properties, observing for the first time electrons in a metal behaving like a fluid.

Shaping crystals with the flow

A new interdisciplinary study on the production of crystals can pave the way for faster drug discovery and delivery, and has several applications in the pharmaceutical, material sciences and biotechnology industry.