New discovery could improve brain-like memory and computing

Researchers demonstrate the existence of a new kind of magnetoresistance involving topological insulators.

An exotic state of matter discovered in 2-D material

Electrons are forced to the edge of the road on a thin sheet of tungsten ditelluride.

Scientists manage to observe the inner structure of photonic crystals

An international team of scientists has managed to observe the inner structure of photonic crystals, one of the most promising materials of the 21st century.

Solid-state physics offers insights into dielectric properties of biomaterials

Researchers characterize the behavior of proteins, considered as classical amorphous semiconductors, with the help of the formalism of condensed matter physics.

Programmable virus shows path toward nanoscale drug delivery devices

By chipping away at a viral protein, scientists have discovered a path toward virus-like, nanoscale devices that may be able to deliver drugs to cells.

Scientists design bacteria to reflect 'sonar' signals for ultrasound imaging

New technology may one day allow doctors to image therapeutic bacterial cells in patients.