European Commission developing new EU nanotechnology research, development and innovation strategy

The European Commission's DG for Research and Innovation is in the process of gathering data in support of evidence-based policy-making in the field of research and innovation in nanosciences and nanotechnologies.

Using piezoelectric polymer nanotubes as extremely sensitive acoustic sensors

Arranging polymer nanotubes in a vertical array enhances piezoelectric properties for acoustic sensors.

Minuscule, flexible compound lenses magnify large fields of view

Drawing inspiration from an insect's multi-faceted eye, engineers have created miniature lenses with vast range of vision.

The complexity of modeling

In recent years, advances in materials synthesis techniques have enabled scientists to produce increasingly complex functional materials with enhanced or novel macroscopic properties.

A sound idea: Singing to nanowires

Sound offers new method of moving data in racetrack memory.

Ultrasensitive sensors made from boron-doped graphene

Ultrasensitive gas sensors based on the infusion of boron atoms into graphene may soon be possible, according to an international team of researchers from six countries.

Entering the strange world of ultra-cold chemistry

A new grant funds the study of the unusual chemical and physical properties of atoms and molecules at ultra-cold temperatures approaching absolute zero.