Researchers suggest nanoscale electronic motion sensor as DNA sequencer

Researchers have proposed a design for the first DNA sequencer based on an electronic nanosensor that can detect tiny motions as small as a single atom.

X-ray laser glimpses how electrons dance with atomic nuclei in materials (w/video)

Studies could help design and control materials with intriguing properties, including novel electronics, solar cells and superconductors.

The world's smallest artificial virus

Scientists have engineered an artificial virus able to encapsulate and safely transfer small and large genes into human cells.

Wearable microscope can measure fluorescent dyes through skin

Monitoring disease biomarkers could become easier and more cost-effective.

First quantum photonic circuit with an electrically driven light source

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in placing a complete quantum optical structure on a chip.

'Missing link' found in the development of bioelectronic medicines

New research has demonstrated that a nanoscale device, called a memristor, could be the 'missing link' in the development of implants that use electrical signals from the brain to help treat medical conditions.

Nanotechnology could give us safer, greener diapers and sanitary products

Nanofibers are more absorbent and better for the environment, say researchers.

Electrically accessing complex magnetism in rare earth atoms

A new way to electrically access the magnetic properties of rare earth atoms, which are of crucial importance in many modern technologies, has been revealed by a team of researchers.

Stacked perovskite/CIGS solar module achieves unprecedented efficiency at 17.8 percent

Scientists today announced that they have fabricated a thin-film solar module stack made up of perovskite and Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) with a conversion efficiency of 17.8 percent. For the first time, this tandem module surpasses the highest efficiencies of separate perovskite and CIGS modules.

Fundamental researchers offer new ways to sort molecules for clean energy and more

Chemical separation accounts for 10 to 15 percent of the nation's energy consumption. That energy use has environmental costs, including tons of carbon dioxide released each year. Researchers are tackling the energy demands of separation by focusing on the underlying science. They are answering questions about how and why the targeted materials behave.