Weak atomic bond, theorized 14 years ago, observed for first time

A physicist has observed a butterfly Rydberg molecule, a weak pairing of two highly excitable atoms that he predicted would exist more than a decade ago.

Tiny graphene radios may lead to Internet of Nano-Things

Graphene can tap unused bandwidth, leading to ultrafast wireless communication.

Flexible solar panel goes where silicon can't

Researchers are producing flexible solar panels that can become part of window shades or wallpaper that will capture light from the sun as well as light from sources inside buildings.

Collaboration heats up exotic topological insulators

Traditional semiconductors like silicon are releasing their last new lines. Exotic materials called topological insulators are on their way in. And when it comes to cool, nitrogen is the new helium.

Imaging the inside of cells using polymeric nanoparticles

Researchers continue to discover new ways to improve the effectiveness of nanoparticles as biomedical tools.

Nanomaterials for neurology: State-of-the-art

In this review, scientists provide a neurobiological overview of key neurological disorders and describe the different types of nanomaterials in use. They present many of the different applications that advances in nanotechnology are having in the field of neurological sciences and discuss the issue of toxicity of the nanomaterials.

Creating a slippery slope on the surface of medical implants

Self-healing slippery coating applied on the surface of an implanted medical device protects against infectious biofilm formation.

Nanosensors on the alert for terrorist threats

Scientists have demonstrated that sensors based on binary metal oxide nanocomposites are sensitive enough to identify terrorist threats and detect environmental pollutants.

New protein bridges chemical divide for 'seamless' bioelectronics devices

Researchers are working on bridging the gap where artificial meets biological - harnessing biological rules to exchange information between the biochemistry of our bodies and the chemistry of our devices. Peptides can provide just such a link.