Researchers look to patterns to envision new engineering field

The phenomenon that forms interference patterns on television displays when a camera focuses on a pattern like a person wearing stripes has inspired a new way to conceptualize electronic devices. Researchers are showing how the atomic-scale version of this phenomenon may hold the secrets to help advance electronics design to the limits of size and speed.

Devices made from 2D materials separate salts in seawater

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have been successfully assembled into devices with the smallest possible man made holes for water desalination.

Scientists get first close-ups of finger-like growths that trigger battery fires (w/video)

Remarkable cryo-EM images of dendrites show details down to the individual atom, and will yield new insights into why high-energy batteries fail.

How harmful are nano-copper and anti-fungal combinations in the waterways?

Recent research explores the risks to the smallest creatures in aquatic communities posed by increased use of the anti-fouling wood treatment.

Deep-depletion: A new concept for MOSFETs

An international team of researchers has created a proof of concept that uses the deep- depletion regime in bulk-boron-doped diamond MOSFETs to increase hole channel carrier mobility.

Study takes a unique approach to new generation of smart drug delivery carriers

Imagine a tiny capsule, smaller than the tip of a needle, that could be programmed to release medicine at a specific location in your body and is inexpensive, easy to make, and more effective than the traditional pharmaceuticals we know today.

Researchers roll the dice on perovskite interfaces

Scientists develop a Bayesian probability-based computer program to help work out the structure of perovskite oxides at their interfaces.

Dynamic catalytic converters for clean air in the city

Dynamic structure of platinum particles optimizes exhaust gas after-treatment.

Nanoparticles with pulse laser controlled antibacterial properties

Researchers have discovered how to activate their bactericidal effect at will using pulsed laser irradiation. This is promising development in the fight against antibacterial resistance.

Imperfections show 'swimming' particles the way to self-healing and shape-changing

Defects in liquid crystals act as guides in tiny oceans, directing particle traffic.

Engineering cell-membrane function with DNA origami nanodevices

Researchers establish a foundation for implementing the diverse function of DNA origami nanotechnology on cell surfaces by using hydrophobic anchors to attach 3D DNA origami nanostructures to the surface of five distinct cell types, including adherent, suspension, and primary cells.

Mimicking biological process, hydrogel signals and releases proteins

An artificial system using a DNA-laced hydrogel can receive a chemical signal and release the appropriate protein. Further stimulation by the chemical signal continues to trigger a response.