Not your typical 'cut glass crystal'

New fabrication method takes disordered atoms to crystalline structure with a single orientation and unique properties - a true single crystal.

New properties discovered in atom-wide troughs

Scientists found that removing lines of atoms in thin electronic materials creates 'veins' that could benefit solar panels and more.

How to convince molecules to self-assemble into precise hollow nanotubes

Scientists reveal another design principle for building nanostructures in soft matter, valuable for batteries, water purification, and more.

Researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones

A simple, inexpensive attachment could help to expand testing to regions with limited resources.

Fast track control accelerates switching of quantum bits

These experiments on a single electron in a diamond chip could create quantum devices that are less prone to errors when operated at high speeds.

Molecular selfie reveals how a chemical bond breaks: Proton is seen escaping the molecule

Researchers have reported on the imaging of molecular bond breakup in acetylene nine femtoseconds (1 femtosecond = 1 millionth of a billionth of a second) after its ionization.

'Liquid biopsy' chip uses carbon nanotubes to detect metastatic cancer cells in a drop of blood

More effective than existing microfluidic devices, the breakthrough technology paves the way for clinical development of simple blood tests for many cancers.

Light provides pull for future nanocatalyst measurement

Nanophotonics researchers use lasers, light-activated materials and light-measuring nanoscale tips to push the boundaries of experimental nanoscience, but light is providing the pull.

Light to design precision polymers

Chemists have succeeded in specifically controlling the setup of precision polymers by light-induced chemical reactions. The new method allows for the precise, planned arrangement of the chain links, i.e. monomers, along polymer chains of standard length.

Biodegradable polymer coating for implants

Scientists have developed a polymer coating that is degraded in the body together with its carrier.