Self-assembling single-digit nanometer memory cells

An international collaborative research team has developed sub-10-nanometer-range spin transfer torque magnetic tunneling junctions.

Flexible nanowire sensors give robots ultra-sensitive skin

The sensors, which are flexible and made of zinc oxide nanorods, are self-powered and do not need any external voltage for operation.

Scientists design material that can store energy like an eagle's grip

What do a flea and an eagle have in common? They can store energy in their feet without having to continuously contract their muscles to then jump high or hold on to prey. Now scientists have created materials that can store energy this way, be squeezed repeatedly without damage, and even change shape if necessary.

Quantum chains in graphene nanoribbons

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough that could in future be used for precise nanotransistors or - in the distant future - possibly even quantum computers.

Nanoparticle therapy could deliver double blow to cancer

A new cancer therapy using nanoparticles to deliver a combination therapy direct to cancer cells could be on the horizon.

Scientists discover fat-blocking effect of nanofibers

Tiny balls of nano-sized cellulose fibres added to food reduced fat absorption by up to half in laboratory and animal experiments.