Voltage-driven liquid metal fractals (w/video)

Scientists have found that gallium indium, a liquid metal with one of the highest surface tensions, can be induced to spread and form patterns called fractals with the application of low voltage.

Making glass invisible - a nanoscience-based disappearing act

Researchers have demonstrated a method for reducing the surface reflections from glass surfaces to nearly zero by etching tiny nanoscale features into them.

3D-printed device builds better nanofibers

Printed nozzle system could make uniform, versatile fibers at much lower cost.

Researchers show how nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue

A new study shows how metals can be patterned at the nanoscale to be more resistant to fatigue, the slow accumulation of internal damage from repetitive strain.

Imaging probe printed onto tip of optical fiber

Researchers bring mass fabrication to nano-optical devices.

Quantum dots visualize tiny vibrational resonances

Innovative device could lead to the development of new sensing technologies.

Nanoscale platform aims to control protein levels

A nanoscale antibody first found in camels combined with a protein-degrading molecule is an effective new platform to control protein levels in cells.

New studies on disordered cathodes may provide much-needed jolt to lithium batteries

Scientists report major progress in cathodes made with so-called 'disordered' materials, a promising new type of lithium battery.

Researchers reveal the effect of nano-diamond on magnetorheological fluids

Researchers have found that nanodiamond has significant impact on the performance of magnetorheological fluids (MRFs). The shear yield strength and settling stability of the MRFs were found to have potential to be highly enhanced through the process.

Of glues and gases: Barnacle adhesion and nanomechanical sensors

Some biomaterial interfaces feature some highly unusual applications of engineering.

Lightwave controlled nanoscale electron acceleration sets the pace

Scientists shown how electrons can be accelerated in an extreme and well-controlled way with laser light, while crossing a silver particle of just a few nanometers.

Microscopic defects make batteries better

New study reveals unknown details about common lithium-ion battery materials.