Researchers create 1-step graphene patterning method

Researchers have developed a one-step, facile method to pattern graphene by using stencil mask and oxygen plasma reactive-ion etching, and subsequent polymer-free direct transfer to flexible substrates.

The hard facts about soft landing ions

Scientists review cutting-edge techniques that offer insights into processes of interest for energy production, storage, and catalysis.

Biology may hold key to better computer memory

Nucleic acid memory holds promise of longer, better data storage.

Hybrid nanoantennas - next-generation platform for ultradense data recording

Scientists have put forward a new approach to effective manipulation of light at the nanoscale based on hybrid metal-dielectric nanoantennas.

Toward dissolvable electronics for implants and sensors

Researchers have created a dissolvable device component out of egg proteins, magnesium and tungsten.

Researchers create a first frequency comb of time-bin entangled qubits

Discovery is a significant step toward multi-channel quantum communication and higher capacity quantum computers.

How many nanoparticle-based drugs reach tumours? Less than one per cent

Reality check meta-analysis reveals that only 0.7 per cent of designer nanoparticles reach their intended target.

Engineers look inside nanoparticles to explore how their shape improves energy storage

Many technologies rely upon nanomaterials that can absorb or release atoms quickly and repeatedly. New work provides a first look inside these phase-changing nanoparticles, showing how their shape and crystallinity affect their performance for battery applications.

Novel method sets new standards for standards for the development of vaccines

Researchers have created a general and user-friendly platform for the development of a special type of effective and safe vaccines. The highly effective method opens a new door for controlling diseases such as cancer, asthma, allergies and cardiovascular diseases by means of vaccines.