Nanotechnology: A policy primer

The U.S. Congressional Research Service has released a policy primer on nanotechnology.

Mathematical framework that prioritizes key patterns in networks aims to accelerate scientific discovery

Researchers successfully demonstrate a scalable, generalized framework designed to generate new insights into the structure and behavior of complex science and engineering systems.

Learning from the mussel, scientists create a biologically active titanium surface

Based on insights from mussels - which are able to attach themselves very tightly to even metallic surfaces due to special proteins found in their byssal threads - scientists have successfully attached a biologically active molecule to a titanium surface, paving the way for implants that can be more biologically beneficial.

Hacking metastasis: Nanotechnology researchers find new way to target tumors

Researchers who are developing new types of nanotechnology to deliver cancer drugs have found a promising target - a protein called P-selectin that can aid in the formation of metastases. The researchers synthesized nanoparticles filled with cancer drugs to target them directly to metastatic sites.

Scientists simulate tiny bacteria-powered 'windfarm' to power micromachines

A team of scientists has shown how the natural movement of bacteria could be harnessed to assemble and power microscopic 'windfarms' -or other man-made micromachines such as smartphone components.