Gatekeepers of cell membranes studied one at a time with revolutionary nanotechnology

All cells protect themselves from the environment using very thin but ultra-strong membranes. In order to let useful molecules (nutrients etc.) go through the membrane, cells use 'gatekeeper molecules' called transporters. Researchers found out that these gatekeepers can now be manipulated to work longer hours by turning on a molecular switch.

Second quantum revolution a reality with chip-based atomic physics

Researchers have published research important for integrating Rydberg atoms into hybrid quantum systems and the fundamental study of atom-surface interactions, as well as applications for electrons bound to a 2D surface.

For the first time scientists can observe the nanostructure of food in 3D (w/video)

Scientists have, for the first time, created a 3-D image of food on the nanometer scale. It has promising prospects as a more detailed knowledge of the structure of complex food systems could potentially save the food industry large sums of money.

Researchers move one step closer to sustainable hydrogen production

Splitting water into its hydrogen and oxygen parts may sound like science fiction, but it's the end goal of chemists and chemical engineers.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture announces nanotechnology grants

Eleven universities receive grants to research food safety, plant and animal health, other uses for nanotechnology solutions.

New atomic layer deposition technique reduces waste

Molecular-scale ALD discovery could have industrial-sized impact.

Wood windows? Swedes develop transparent wood material for buildings and solar cells

Windows and solar panels in the future could be made from one of the best - and cheapest - construction materials known: wood. Researchers have developed a new transparent wood material that's suitable for mass production.

Revealing the fluctuations of flexible DNA in 3-D

First-of-their-kind images by Berkeley Lab-led research team could aid in use of DNA to build nanoscale devices.