Scientists witness and measure displacement of atoms

This research provides immediate insights into lithium-ion battery performance and far-reaching implications for the design of new materials for energy generation and storage, next gen computing, green technologies, and other areas.

Semiconductor quantum dots as ideal single-photon source

With the help of a semiconductor quantum dot, physicists have developed a new type of light source that emits single photons. For the first time, the researchers have managed to create a stream of identical photons.

New nanomaterial maintains conductivity in three dimensions

An international team of scientists has developed what may be the first one-step process for making seamless carbon-based nanomaterials that possess superior thermal, electrical and mechanical properties in three dimensions.

Nanoporous gold sponge makes DNA detector

Sponge-like nanoporous gold could be key to new devices to detect disease-causing agents in humans and plants.

Nanotechnology researchers demo solar water-splitting technology

Process uses light-harvesting nanoparticles, captures energy from 'hot electrons'.

New findings move flexible lighting technology toward commercial feasibility

Researchers report on advances in three key areas - flexible electrodes, flexible encapsulation methods, and flexible substrates - that make commercial use of flexible lighting technology more feasible and closer to implementation.

Compostable electronics for printing (w/video)

Researchers develop printed electronics made of compostable natural materials and processes for industrial production.