Probing quantum phenomena in a tiny transistor

Past research has shown heterogeneous silicon-germanium nanowires to be better transistors than their pure silicon counterparts. Researchers havefigured out the most likely reason why.

Researchers demonstrate tunable wetting and adhesion of graphene

Researchers have demonstrated doping-induced tunable wetting and adhesion of graphene, revealing new and unique opportunities for advanced coating materials and transducers.

Phantom Majorana particles found in insulating magnets

Corroborative evidence of electron-spin fractionalization up to room temperature.

Graphene hydraulic press delivers new 2D materials

A graphene hydraulic 'nano-press' has proved to be capable of creating new two-dimensional materials by exerting huge pressure on compounds sealed between layers of graphene.

Quantum processor for single photons

Scientists have realised a photon-photon logic gate via a deterministic interaction with a strongly coupled atom-resonator system.

A sharper focus for plasmonic lasers

Researchers use a periodic cavity structure to channel light more intensely; applications seen in sensing, spectroscopy, remote sensing of explosives and more.

Nanobubbles generated by pulsed laser identify and destroy cancer cells (w/video)

Innovative technology has been able to find and facilitate the killing of cancer cells in mice without harming the nearby healthy tissue. A treatment using this technology in humans could reduce the rate of cancer recurrence or metastasis.

Researchers improve performance of cathode material by controlling oxygen activity

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a new way to increase the robustness and energy storage capability of a particular class of lithium-rich cathode materials - by using a carbon dioxide-based gas mixture to create oxygen vacancies at the material's surface.

Researchers harness DNA as the engine of super-efficient nanomachine

New platform detects traces of everything from bacteria to viruses, cocaine and metals.