Adding color to the gray world of electron microscopy

With a new technique, scientists found a way to incorporate color labeling directly into electron microscopy.

Ultra-thin solution to primary obstacle in solid-state battery development

Researchers have announced a transformative development in the race to produce batteries that are at once safe, powerful, and affordable.

Nanoparticle-based method shows promise in DNA vaccine delivery

Scientists have developed a novel method for delivering therapeutic molecules into cells. The method harnesses gold nanoparticles that are electrically activated, causing them to oscillate and bore holes in cells' outer membranes and allowing key molecules - such as DNA, RNA, and proteins - to gain entry.

First use of graphene to detect cancer cells

By interfacing brain cells onto graphene, researchers have shown they can differentiate a single hyperactive cancerous cell from a normal cell, pointing the way to developing a simple, noninvasive tool for early cancer diagnosis.

Nanostructure of Rudolph's antlers inspire next generation of unbreakable materials

Scientists have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breaking during fights.

Detection system reads biomolecules in barcoded microgels

A team of researchers set out to develop a simple, ultrasensitive fluorescence detection system of in-flow microRNAs that uses spectrally encoded microgels.

A first demonstration of spintronics-based artificial intelligence

Scientists have developed an artificial neural network in which their recently-developed spintronic devices, comprising microscale magnetic material, are employed. The used spintronic device is capable of memorizing arbitral values between 0 and 1 in an analogue manner unlike the conventional magnetic devices, and thus perform the learning function, which is served by synapses in the brain.

How to shield therapeutic nanoparticles from the immune system

A new study details how the immune system recognizes nanoparticles, potentially paving the way to counteract or avoid this detection.

Nanotechnology-modified aerospace composites

Novel functionality including sensors, energy harvesting lighting and communication antennae will now be integrated into the structure of the composite material.

Digital wallpaper means end for painting and decorating

Redecorating your living room could be as easy as pressing a button thanks to scientists who have created a new ceramic tile that can change colour, pattern, or play videos with one tap of your finger, radically changing the way we interact with buildings or public spaces, and taking us a step closer to instant camouflage.

New platinum-based catalysts boost activity for key chemical reaction in fuel cells

Researchers have developed catalysts that can undergo 50,000 voltage cycles with a negligible decay in their catalytic activity and no apparent changes in their structure or elemental composition.

Device for detecting subatomic-scale motion may aid robotics, security

Scientists have developed a new device that measures the motion of super-tiny particles traversing distances almost unimaginably small - shorter than the diameter of a hydrogen atom, or less than one-millionth the width of a human hair.

World's smallest radio receiver has building blocks the size of 2 atoms (w/video)

Researchers have made the world's smallest radio receiver - built out of an assembly of atomic-scale defects in pink diamonds.

Using doped graphene quantum dots to reduce carbon dioxide to fuel

Graphene quantum dots may offer a simple way to recycle waste carbon dioxide into valuable fuel rather than release it into the atmosphere or bury it underground.