Nanocoated stealth pig cells may hold the key to treating diabetes in humans

Coating insulin-producing cell-clusters with a thin protective layers may be a way to modify and use pig tissue to ultimately treat human diabetes.

Breakthrough in materials science: Research team can bond metals with nearly all surfaces

Through this 'nanoscale-sculpturing' process, metals such as aluminium, titanium, or zinc can permanently be joined with nearly all other materials, become water-repellent, or improve their biocompatibility.

Tooth decay - drilling down to the nanoscale

Scientists believe they have identified some nanoscale elements that govern the behavior of our teeth.

Atomic scale pipes available on demand and by design

So far, it has been impossible to create artificial capillaries with atomic-scale precision. Now researchers show how to make the impossible possible.

Extreme ultracapacitors

Carbon nanotube-based energy-storage devices find uses in drilling operations, aerospace applications, electric vehicles.

New perovskite research discoveries may lead to solar cell, LED advances

Mixed-halide perovskites appear to benefit from enhanced thermal and moisture stability, which makes them degrade less quickly than single-halide perovskites.

Bringing graphene speakers to the mobile market (w/video)

Scientists are one step closer to making graphene audio speakers for mobile devices. They report a simple way to fabricate once-elusive thermoacoustic speakers using the ultra-thin material.