First step towards photonic quantum network

Advanced photonic nanostructures are well on their way to revolutionising quantum technology for quantum networks based on light. Researchers have now developed the first building blocks needed to construct complex quantum photonic circuits for quantum networks.

Researchers control adhesive material remotely with light

Bioinspired intelligent material transports micro-objects.

The first glimpse of a single protein

A folded protein molecule can be clearly imaged with the help of electron holograms.

How water can split into two liquids below zero

Theoretical possibility of the coexistence of dual liquid states of matter in sub-zero water due to the origami-like stacking behavior of microscale moleculesy.

Hospitals can rapidly identify life-threatening bacteria

Researchers have developed a new, easy-to-adapt and inexpensive analytical procedure. The main role is played by innovative bioconjugates - luminescent, magnetic microparticles coated with appropriately selected bacteriophages.

Expanding point-of-care disease diagnostics with ultrasound

To create new in-office diagnostics for additional diseases, researchers report a new technique that uses ultrasound to concentrate fluorescently labeled disease biomarkers otherwise impossible to detect with current equipment in an office setting.

Physicists patent detonation technique to mass-produce graphene

Forget chemicals, catalysts and expensive machinery - a team of physicists has discovered a way to mass-produce graphene with three ingredients: hydrocarbon gas, oxygen and a spark plug.

Nanoparticle fertilizer could contribute to new 'green revolution'

Researchers report a simple way to make a benign, more efficient fertilizer that could contribute to a second food revolution.

New graphene oxide biosensors may accelerate nanotechnology to cure HIV and cancer

Researchers have devised a novel type of graphene oxide-based biosensor that could potentially significantly speed up the process of drug development. The outstanding properties of this carbon allotrope help to improve significantly the biosensing sensitivity, which in future may enable the development of new drugs and vaccines against many dangerous diseases including HIV, hepatitis and cancer.

Nanostructured coatings take a bite out of pollutants

Low-cost iron hydroxide coatings with unique fin-like shapes can clean heavily contaminated water with a simple dipping procedure.