New, simplified technique makes light metallic nanofoam

A simple method for manufacturing extremely low-density palladium nanofoams could help advance hydrogen storage technologies.

A strange new world of light

Metasurface generates new states of light for fundamental research and applications.

Nanosensors demystify brain chemistry

Nanosensors are incredible information-gathering tools for myriad applications, including molecular targets such as the brain.

Electrostatic force takes charge in bioinspired polymers

Scientists have taken the first steps toward gaining control over the self-assembly of synthetic materials in the same way that biology forms natural polymers.

Honey, I shrunk the features for low-cost, flexible, large-area electronics

Exploiting reversible solubility allows for direct, optical patterning of unprecedentedly small features.

New and faster method to determine material properties of graphene

Researchers have developed a new method to determine the material properties of graphene with the aid of high-frequency non-linear dynamics. Their new method makes it possible to accurately measure the Young?s modulus (elastic modulus) of graphene and enables a potentially quicker measurement.

Researchers document transformation of graphite into hexagonal diamond

A new study answers longstanding questions about the formation of a rare type of diamond during major meteorite strikes.

Biocompatible photonic crystals expand their use from optics to medicine

Nanospheres made with the new method may be used for designing drugs to fight thrombosis and cancer.

Chip-based sensors with incredible sensitivity

An optical whispering gallery mode resonator can spin light around the circumference of a tiny sphere millions of times, creating an ultrasensitive microchip-based sensor for multiple applications.

Nanoscale 'abacus' uses pulses of light instead of wooden beads to perform calculations

The quest to develop ever-faster and more powerful computers has led to one of the most rudimentary methods of counting being given a 21st century make-over.

A bioluminescent enzymatic test system for assessing the toxicity of carbon nanomaterials

The new system's distinctive features are simplicity, fast reaction speed and high sensitivity.