Scientists paint quantum electronics with beams of light

Researchers have accidentally discovered a new way of using light to draw and erase quantum-mechanical circuits in a unique class of materials called topological insulators.

Scientists produce shortest electron bunches ever by surfing plasma waves

The shortest electron bunches ever were produced by focusing a high-power laser pulse into a supersonic helium gas jet.

Knit it, braid it, turn it on and use it! (w/video)

The ability to arrange different types of fibres with predetermined spatial organisation gives us the colour, vibrancy and comfort we encounter in traditional textiles.

NIH grant to develop novel gut-on-a-chip technology

Scientists are creating a new kind of research tool that will be nearly indistinguishable from the human gastrointestinal tract.

Gold nanomembranes resist bending in new experiment

New research provides researchers with a new, simpler method to measure nanomaterials' resistance to bending and stretching, and opens new possibilities for creating nano-sized objects and machines by controlling and tailoring that resistance.

Scientists pave way for nanodiamonds to trace early cancers

New findings reveal how a nanoscale, synthetic version of the precious gem can light up early-stage cancers in non-toxic, non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

Single atom alloy platinum-copper catalysts cut costs, boost green technology

New generation of catalysts demonstrated for selective hydrogenation of butadiene.