Physicists gain new view of superconductor

An international team of physicists has directly observed some unique characteristics of a superconductor for the first time.

Electrons slide through the hourglass on surface of bizarre material

A team of researchers has predicted the existence of a new state of matter in which current flows only through a set of surface channels that resemble an hourglass. These channels are created through the action of a newly theorized particle, dubbed the 'hourglass fermion', which arises due to a special property of the material.

Computers in your clothes? A milestone for wearable electronics

Researchers who are working to develop wearable electronics have reached a milestone: They are able to embroider circuits into fabric with 0.1 mm precision - the perfect size to integrate electronic components such as sensors and computer memory devices into clothing.

The impact of anti-odor nanosilver clothing on the environment

Scientists report that silver nanoparticles and coatings do wash off of commercially available garments in the laundry but at negligible levels. They also found that even low concentrations of silver on clothing kept microbes at bay.

Flake-like nanoparticles offer reliable rust protection

Research scientists have developed a special type of flake-like zinc-phosphate nanoparticles. These nanoparticles are ten times as long as they are thick. As a result of this anisotropy, the penetration of gas molecules into the metal is slowed down.

Ultra-long, one-dimensional carbon chains are synthesised for the first time

Researchers have stabilized chains of more than 6,400 carbon atoms using double-walled nanotubes.