DNA origami joins forces with molecular motors to build nanoscale machines

Researchers have captured the first recorded rotational steps of a molecular motor as it moved from one DNA base pair to another.

A graphene superconductor that plays more than one tune

A novel graphene device easily switches from a superconducting material that conducts electricity without losing any energy, to an insulator that resists the flow of electric current, and back again to a superconductor - all with a simple flip of a switch.

Researchers use nanoparticles to increase power, improve eye safety of fiber lasers

Scientists have devised a new process for using nanoparticles to build powerful lasers that are more efficient and safer for your eyes.

Crystalline 'artificial muscle' makes paper doll do sit-ups (w/video)

Researchers have given a foil 'paper doll' the ability to move and do sit-ups with a new material called polymer covalent organic frameworks (polyCOFs).

High magnetic field of 10T during activated carbon production improves micropore capacity by 35%

Carbon materials such as nanotubes, graphene, activated carbon and graphite are in high demand. Researchers set out to create more efficient forms of activated carbon by utilizing the superconducting magnets, thus increasing the volume of pores in the activated carbon by 35%.

Researchers put a new spin on molecular oxygen

Researchers use experimental Kelvin probe force spectroscopy to alter the charge states on single oxygen atoms and achieve reversible conversion of oxygen atoms to molecular oxygen.

Lead halide perovskites are not ferroelectric - so why are they so good for solar cells?

Researchers have demonstrated with a new microscopy technique that perovskites are not ferroelectric, as was thought.

Tougher glass using nanoparticles

Mechanical engineers and materials scientists have developed a process that uses nanoparticles to strengthen the atomic structure of glass. The result is a product that's at least five times tougher than any glass currently available.

Recent nanobook publications overview

Here are some interesting books on nanotechnology topics that just got published.