Assembling life's molecular motor

As part of a project dedicated to modeling how single-celled purple bacteria turn light into food, a team of computational scientists simulated a complete ATP synthase in all-atom detail.

Laser printing with nanoparticles holds promise for medical research

In a new study, researchers suggest that a laser printing technique using nanoparticles could help unlock a more cost-effective approach to building sturdier and safer components.

Researchers deliver first nanotherapeutics to tumor

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated a way to deliver a drug to a tumor by attaching it to a blood cell. The innovation could let doctors target tumors with anticancer drugs that might otherwise damage healthy tissues.

EPA nanotechnology information gathering rule extension and guidance

EPA extends effective date of nanotechnology reporting and recordkeeping rule, seeks public input on draft guidance.

Quantum reservoir for microwaves

In a recent experiment, a microwave resonator, a circuit that supports electric signals oscillating at a resonance frequency, is coupled to the vibrations of a metallic micro-drum. By actively cooling the mechanical motion close to the lowest energy allowed by quantum mechanics, the micro-drum can be turned into a quantum reservoir - an environment that can shape the states of the microwaves.

Stretching the limits of elastic conductors with self-forming nanoparticles

A newly developed printable elastic conductor retains high conductivity even when stretched to as much as five times its original length.

This fly's incredible hearing is a curiosity to those developing better hearing aids

Ormia ochracea's sense of directional hearing is second to none in the animal kingdom. But, according to new research, what makes its hearing so incredible may also complicate efforts in using it as a model for new technology, including hearing aids.

Entropy landscape sheds light on quantum mystery

By precisely measuring the entropy of a cerium copper gold alloy with baffling electronic properties cooled to nearly absolute zero, physicists have gleaned new evidence about the possible causes of high-temperature superconductivity and similar phenomena.

Self-healing tech charges up performance for silicon-containing battery anodes

Researchers have found a way to apply self-healing technology to lithium-ion batteries to make them more reliable and last longer.

Nanofiber feels forces and hears sounds made by cells

Engineers have developed a miniature device that?s sensitive enough to feel the forces generated by swimming bacteria and hear the beating of heart muscle cells.

Adhesive behavior of self-constructive materials measured for first time

When building with molecules, it is important to understand how they stick to each other. The problem is that the methods used to measure this are themselves an influencing factor on the process. A new study presents a method that excludes this influence.

Gas gives laser-induced graphene super properties (w/video)

Study shows inexpensive material can be superhydrophilic or superhydrophobic.

The extraordinary properties of strontium niobate demystified

Two new studies herald exciting opportunities for the creation of novel devices with unprecedented functionalities as well as unique applications of a new family of photocatalytic materials.

Nanosize crystals grow by twisting, aligning and snapping together

The force that enables nanosize crystals to grow could be used to design new materials.

The ultimate tuning of optoelectric properties with nanoplatelets

An international research team has demonstrated an easy approach to synthesize ultrasmall near infrared 2D nanoplatelets via template-assisted cation exchange.