High-sensitivity microsensors on the horizon

Researchers realize design breakthrough that will Improve data gathering from hard-to-monitor environments.

Targeting cancer cells with sugars

Researchers are developing stable and targeted nanocarrier formulations and alternative administration routes. One approach is the targeting of specific sugar receptors expressed on several cancer cells, the mannose and mannose-6-phosphate receptors.

Huge 'thermometer' takes temperatures of tiny samples

New spectroscopic technique measures heat in itty-bitty volumes that could reveal insights for electronics and energy technology.

Scientists discover how a pinch of salt can improve battery performance

Scientists have discovered how a pinch of salt can be used to drastically improve the performance of batteries.

Precise control of bulk, multi-component nanostructures

Researchers have devised a new strategy, depicted here, that allows them to precisely design and construct bulk, multi-component nanomaterials with more complexity beyond previously reported methods.

Mini tractor beams help arrange artificial cells into tissue structures

Researchers have used lasers to connect, arrange and merge artificial cells, paving the way for networks of artificial cells that act like tissues.

Elastic microspheres expand understanding of embryonic development and cancer cells

A new technique that uses tiny elastic balls filled with fluorescent nanoparticles aims to expand the understanding of the mechanical forces that exist between cells.

Nano-ribbons from speeding nano-droplets

Scientists have discovered a unique growth mechanism to produce atomically thin semiconductor ribbons that can serve as a building block for high-performance nanoelectronic devices.

A micro-thermometer to record tiny temperature changes

This new device can be used to explore heat transport on the micro- and nano-scales, and in optical microscopy and synchrotron radiation experiments.