Why does rubbing a balloon on your hair make it stick?

New research indicates how static electricity puts the charge in material, offering answer to centuries-old question.

Photosynthesis discovery could lead to design of more efficient artificial solar cells

A natural process that occurs during photosynthesis could lead to the design of more efficient artificial solar cells, according to researchers.

Scientists move graphene closer to transistor applications

Scientists were able to successfully manipulate the electronic structure of graphene, which may enable the fabrication of graphene transistors - faster and more reliable than existing silicon-based transistors.

Acoustically actuated ultra-compact NEMS magnetoelectric antennas

A new discovery enables researchers to construct antennas that are up to a thousand times smaller than currently available antennas.

Desalinization with carbon nanotubes

Scientists are making desalinization easier, faster and cheaper than ever before with carbon nanotubes.

Researchers validate UV light's use in improving semiconductors

A discovery by two scientists could aid the development of next-generation semiconductor devices.

High-tech electronics made from autumn leaves

New process converts biomass waste into useful electronic devices.

Patent for one-of-a-kind process exfoliating pure graphene

Researchers have patented a one-of-a-kind process for exfoliating graphene in its pure (unoxidized) form, as well as manufacturing innovative graphene nanocomposites that have potential uses in a variety of applications.

DNA nanocapsules help scientists peek at how neurons work

Scientists designed a way to use microscopic capsules made out of DNA to deliver a payload of tiny molecules directly into a cell. The technique gives researchers an opportunity to understand certain interactions among cells that have previously been hard to track.

High-speed switching for ultrafast electromechanical switches and sensors

Scientists have observed high-speed switching in Pb(Zr0.4Ti0.6)O3 thin films under applied rectangular electric field pulses.