The next step in DNA computing: GPS mapping?

Scientists are reporting progress toward that goal with the development of a novel DNA-based GPS.

Thermometer-like device uses nanoparticles to help diagnose heart attacks

Scientists have developed a simple, thermometer-like device that could help doctors diagnose heart attacks with minimal materials and cost.

One step closer to nano-sized cancer drug delivery

Scientists are inching closer to developing a nano-scale drug delivery system with the aim of specifically targeting cancer cells.

Winner announced for NNI's first 'EnvisioNano' nanotechnology image contest

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) has announced the winner of the first EnvisioNano nanotechnology image contest for students.

Artificial muscles created from gold-plated onion cells

Unlike previous artificial muscles, this one can either expand or contract to bend in different directions depending on the driving voltage applied.

Improving organic transistors that drive flexible and conformable electronics

A revolution is coming in flexible electronic technologies as cheaper, more flexible, organic transistors come on the scene to replace expensive, rigid, silicone-based semiconductors, but not enough is known about how bending in these new thin-film electronic devices will affect their performance.

New chip architecture may provide foundation for quantum computer

Researchers have developed a microfabricated ion trap architecture that holds promise for increasing the density of qubits in future quantum computers.