Titanium + gold = new gold standard for artificial joints

Researchers discover titanium-gold alloy that is 4 times harder than most steels.

Applying silicon nanoparticles to diagnose and fight cancer

For the first time the ability of silicon nanoparticles to penetrate into the diseased cells effectively and dissolve completely after delivering the drug was shown.

New reaction for the synthesis of nanostructures

Researchers have developed a new chemical reaction for the synthesis of low-dimensional polymers that can be rationalised as phthalocyanine derivatives.

Functionalized surfaces with tailored wettability determine Influenza A infectivity

Scientists present a study of the external membrane of Influenza A virus envelope, which sheds light on the mechanisms by which substrates with different wettability can interact with the lipid envelope of bacteria and viruses. Their findings pave the way for the design of new and more effective antimicrobial surfaces.

Quantum drag

Physicists say current in one iron magnetic sheet can create quantized spin waves in another, separate sheet.

Garnet-type fast ionic conductor for all-solid-state lithium battery

Development of garnet-type fast ionic conducting oxide for application to all-solid-state lithium battery.

When magnetism meets topology

Researchers have discovered that the magnetic moments in pyrochlore iridates indeed order in the all-in all-out structure. This confirms theoretical predictions and allows the elusive correlated Weyl semimetal state to be realised in these materials.

Controlling anisotropy

Device architecture that can tune a material's magnetic properties could reduce the power consumption of memories.

Surface tension can sort droplets for biomedical applications

Scientists describe their most recent innovation in engineered superomniphobic surfaces.

New nanoscale technologies could revolutionize microscopes, study of disease

Research completed through a collaboration of engineers, biologists, and chemists could transform how scientists study molecules and cells at sub-microscopic (nanoscale) levels.