Revolutionizing electronics using Kirigami

Ultrastretchable and deformable bioprobes using Kirigami designs.

Scientists channel graphene to understand filtration and ion transport into cells

Researchers have demonstrated that nanometer-scale pores etched into layers of graphene can provide a simple model for the complex operation of ion channels.

Three kinds of information from a single X-ray measurement

Physicists develop new measurement method for active nanoscale components.

Physicists excited by discovery of new form of matter, excitonium

Researchers achieve first-ever measurement of excitonium collective modes and first observation of soft plasmon in any material.

Many more bacteria have electrically conducting filaments

Researchers discover special ability in several microbe species.

Hot bodies are attractive

Blackbody radiation from a warm object attracts polarizable objects.

Chemists synthesize narrow ribbons of graphene using only light and heat

Tiny structures could be next-generation solution for smaller electronic devices.

Solar cells with a quantum shift

A quantum-mechanical way of generating photocurrents may help solar devices overcome existing inefficiencies.

Developing advanced graphene materials for industry

Research and development around new applications and industries based on the advanced material graphene is the focus of a new Graphene Research Hub being launched at the University of Adelaide today.

Device makes power conversion more efficient

New design could dramatically cut energy waste in electric vehicles, data centers, and the power grid.

Smartphone case offers blood glucose monitoring on the go

Engineers have developed a smartphone case and app that could make it easier for patients to record and track their blood glucose readings, whether they're at home or on the go.