Nanotechnology improves chemotherapy delivery

Scientists have invented a new way to monitor chemotherapy concentrations, which is more effective in keeping patients' treatments within the crucial therapeutic window.

Quantum sensing on a chip

Researchers integrate diamond-based sensing components onto a chip to enable low-cost, high-performance quantum hardware.

Machine learning finds new metamaterial designs for energy harvesting

Design would enable thermophotovoltaic devices that convert waste heat to electricity.

Researchers report a new way to produce curvy electronics

New method fills a need in emerging applications for electronic devices.

A stretchable and flexible buckypaper-based biofuel cell that runs on sweat

Researchers have developed a unique new flexible and stretchable device, worn against the skin and capable of producing electrical energy by transforming the compounds present in sweat.

Bottom-up synthesis of crystalline 2D polymers: A dream finally comes true

The 2D polymers consist of only a few single atomic layers and, due to their very special properties, are a promising material for use in electronic components and systems of a new generation.

Engineered protein crystals make cells magnetic

Researchers have engineered genetically encoded protein crystals that can generate magnetic forces many times stronger than those already reported.

Scientists create sensors with traps for free radicals

Scientists have designed extremely sensitive sensors for free oxygen-containing radicals that are able to disrupt cell function. These sensors are an alternative to traditional analytical chemical methods of analysis.

Nanocatalyst makes heavy work of formic acid

Researchers report an inexpensive and scalable route to hydrogen isotope compounds.