Tumours illuminated brightly and precisely with new biodegradable nanoprobe

Newly developed nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future.

Researchers create new ultralightweight, crush-resistant tensegrity metamaterials

Study shows how century-old design principle can be a pathway to overcoming failure.

Novel targeted modification strategy improves separation selectivity of polyamide nanofiltration membranes

The outcome of this work not only improves the separation efficiency of small organic and inorganic salts by nanofiltration, but also provides a new perspective in regulating pore size distribution and surface charge of nanofiltration membranes for precisely separating small molecules.

Start small to answer the big questions about photosynthesis

New scientific techniques are revealing the intricate role that proteins play in photosynthesis.

New analysis of 2D perovskites could shape the future of solar cells and LEDs

An innovative analysis of two-dimensional (2D) materials could boost the development of next-generation solar cells and LEDs.

One step closer to unlocking mysteries of the bio/nano interface

Proteins choreograph the infinitesimal dance of living cells and functional biomaterials.