Nanocoated regular paper can be erased and reprinted 80 times (w/video)

Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle coating for regular paper that needs no ink, and can be printed on with light, erased and reused more than 80 times.

Do cells have exotic vibrational properties?

A little-understood biological property that appears to allow cell components to store energy on their outer edges is the possible key to developing a new class of materials and devices to collect, store and manage energy for a variety of applications.

Researchers coax colloidal spheres to self-assemble into photonic crystals

Breakthrough raises hope for efficient alternative to today's computer chips.

Optical generation of ultrasound via photoacoustic effect

Researchers have used tailored optoacoustic surface profiles to generate acoustic fields focused at multiple points using a single optical pulse.

Lead dressed like gold

Laser-altered molecules cast alchemy in a different light.

Turning water into clean fuel

Novel materials and structures developed to support generation of sustainable hydrogen fuel.

Team develops polymer surface with living system-like autonomous unidirectional motion

Scientists have developed a nanosize surface and interface composed of synthetic polymer that can move autonomously in one direction like a motor protein involved in motion and transport in living organisms.

Nerve-wrapping nanofiber mesh promoting regeneration

Researchers have developed a mesh which can be wrapped around injured peripheral nerves to facilitate their regeneration and restore their functions.