Deciphering the beetle exoskeleton with nanomechanics

Understanding exoskeletons could lead to new, improved artificial materials.

hysicists 'squeeze' light to cool microscopic drum below quantum limit

Physicists have cooled a mechanical object to a temperature lower than previously thought possible, below the so-called 'quantum limit'.

First look inside nanoscale catalysts shows defects are useful

New study validates hypothesis that atomic defects are essential to catalytic reactivity; could help make chemical processes greener by decreasing energy use and preventing formation of hazardous products.

A new type of monitoring provides information about the life of bacteria in microdroplets

In the future, it will be possible to carry out tests of new drugs on bacteria much more efficiently using microfluidic devices, since each of the hundreds and thousands of droplets moving through the microchannels can act as separate incubators.

Researchers directly measure how perovskite solar films efficiently convert light to power

Measurement shows potential for building better solar cells by imaging fundamental properties of the material.

Nanoarray sniffs out and distinguishes multiple diseases

Researchers have identified a unique 'breathprint' for each disease. Using this information, they have designed a device that screens breath samples to classify and diagnose several types of diseases.

A new method for quick and precise measurement of quantum states

Researchers have proposed and experimentally realized a method for characterizing a quantum state by directly measuring its complex probability amplitudes in a particular basis using so-called weak values.

Biofouling - Sticking to the story at the molecular level

Molecular insight into protein net charge may explain and help solve the harmful build-up of organisms in the marine environment.

A modular valve simplifies diagnostic chip fabrication

Rapid and cheap on-the-spot diagnoses for diseases such as tuberculosis and cancer are a step closer thanks to a new modular valve for microfluidic chips.