Chemistry breakthrough with nanodroplets could speed up drug development

Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.

Nanoparticles doped with quantum dots for restoring monuments

The fluorescence emitted by tiny zinc oxide quantum dots can be used to determine the penetration depth of certain substances used in the restoration of historical buildings.

How to manipulate light on the nanoscale over wide frequency ranges

Scientists discovered an effective method for controlling the frequency of confined light at the nanoscale in the form of phonon polaritons (light coupled to vibrations in the crystal).

Scientists use lasers and gold particles to turn titanium oxide into nanocomposite for photocatalysts

Researchers have demonstrated how a femtosecond laser can be used to tune the structure and nanocomposite properties for titanium dioxide films filled with gold nanoparticles.

Researchers map tiny twists in 'magic-angle' graphene

Results could help designers engineer high-temperature superconductors and quantum computing devices.

Magnetic nanopropellers deliver genetic material to cells

Researchers used a magnetic material that outperforms the strongest known micromagnets, yet is chemically stable, non-toxic and biologically compatible. Such new nanopropellers hold great potential for biomedical applications and minimally invasive surgeries of the future.

How nanosensors help with diabetes treatment

Carbon nanotubes based sensors can measure pressure with high precision.