Visible light and nanoparticle catalysts produce desirable bioactive molecules

Simple photochemical method takes advantage of quantum mechanics.

Bundlemers (new polymer units) could transform industries

Scientists have created a new fundamental unit of polymers that could usher in a new era of materials discovery.

A plethora of states in magic-angle graphene

Researchers use twisted bi-layer graphene to unveil a new zoo of previously unobserved states, from superconducting to insulating to a new range of magnetic and topological states.

Nanotechnology breakthrough enables conversion of infrared light to energy

Researchers have developed technology to tap into infrared light for solar energy conversion and increase solar cell efficiency by 10 percent or more.

Tiny swimming donuts deliver the goods

Microscopic, 3D-printed, tori - donuts ­ - coated with nickel and platinum may bridge the gap between biological and synthetic swimmers, according to an international team of researchers.

Detailed insights into the structure of nanocapsules used for drug delivery

Scientists want to understand in as much detail as possible how the container molecules and the active substances arrange and what properties result from this.

Microrobots clean up radioactive waste (w/video)

Researchers have developed tiny, self-propelled robots that remove radioactive uranium from simulated wastewater.

A stretchable stopwatch lights up human skin

Researchers have developed a stretchable light-emitting device that operates at low voltages and is safe for human skin.