New theoretical model explains the origins of self-replicating molecules (w/video)

Researchers developed a model that explains how monomers could very rapidly make the jump to more complex polymers. And what their model points to could have intriguing implications for engineering artificial self-assembly at the nanoscale.

The second Nano Research Award has been presented

Paul Alivisatos of the University of California Berkeley receives the honor for outstanding contributions in nanoscience.

Researchers demonstrate the world's first white lasers

More luminous and energy efficient than LEDs, white lasers look to be the future in lighting and Li-Fi, or light-based wireless communication.

Nanogold imaging probe yields double insight

A probe enables tumors to be investigated using complementary imaging techniques.

Making the new silicon

Gallium nitride electronics could drastically cut energy usage in data centers, consumer devices.

Graphene supercurrents go ballistic

Researchers have demonstrated superconducting electric currents in the two-dimensional material graphene that bounce between sheet edges without scattering.

Controlling phase changes in solids

A recent study demonstrates the rapid control of phase-changes in resonantly bonded materials.