Gentle cancer treatment using nanoparticles works

Researchers have developed a method that kills cancer cells using nanoparticles and lasers. The treatment has been tested on mice and it has been demonstrated that the cancer tumors are considerably damaged.

'Second skin' protects soldiers from biological and chemical agents

In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of scientists has created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents.

Better contrast agents based on nanoparticles

This new type of nanoparticles produce around ten times more contrast than the actual contrast agents and are responsive to specific environments.

Scientists imitate the functionality of neurons with a phase-change device

Scientists have created randomly spiking neurons using phase-change materials to store and process data. This demonstration marks a significant step forward in the development of energy-efficient, ultra-dense integrated neuromorphic technologies for applications in cognitive computing.

Carbon nanotube 'stitches' strengthen composites

Method to reinforce these materials could help make airplane frames lighter, more damage-resistant.

Chemists create vitamin-driven battery

A team of chemists has created a battery that stores energy in a biologically derived unit, paving the way for cheaper consumer electronics that are easier on the environment.

Magnetic atoms arranged in neat rows

Physicists have successfully created one-dimensional magnetic atom chains for the first time. Their break-through provides a model system for basic research in areas such as magnetic data storage, as well as in chemistry.