Major leap towards data storage at the molecular level

Scientists have proved that storing data with a class of molecules known as single-molecule magnets is more feasible than previously thought.

A faster, more accurate test for liver cancer

Researchers develop faster, more accurate test for liver cancer that can be administered anywhere.

Chemists get step closer to replicating nature with assembly of new 3-D structures

This work offers insights into how enzymes are properly assembled, or folded, which could enhance our understanding of a range of diseases that result from these misfolded proteins.

Self-assembling protein complexes could provide scaffolding for nanostructures

When hemoglobin undergoes just one mutation, these protein complexes stick to one another, stacking like Lego blocks to form long, stiff filaments. Could this assembly method be common, or even easy to reproduce?

Stretchable metallic nanoclusters for wearable electronics

Researchers have fabricated highly deformable and stretchable conductors utilizing a Coil Flash Thermal Evaporation (CFTE) of gold nanoclusters that form robust thin metallic layers and maintain conductivity up to 200% on PDMS and 150% on textured rubber.

New biological identity of inhaled nanoparticles revealed

Molecular dynamics simulations revealed a pulmonary surfactant corona coated on inhaled nanoparticles. This biomolecular corona determines the biological identity of the particles.

A more complete picture of the nanoscale world of aerosols

They may be tiny and invisible, but the aerosol particles suspended in gases play a role in cloud formation and environmental pollution and can be detrimental to human health.

What the world's tiniest 'monster truck' reveals

The April nanorace was a huge success for scientists working at the nanoscale. It spurred interest in molecular machines and led to a surprising new discovery, reports the team that entered a nano-sized 'monster truck'.

Self-powered paper-based 'SPEDs' may lead to new medical-diagnostic tools

A new medical-diagnostic device made out of paper detects biomarkers and identifies diseases by performing electrochemical analyses - powered only by the user?s touch - and reads out the color-coded test results, making it easy for non-experts to understand.