How to shield therapeutic nanoparticles from the immune system

A new study details how the immune system recognizes nanoparticles, potentially paving the way to counteract or avoid this detection.

Nanotechnology-modified aerospace composites

Novel functionality including sensors, energy harvesting lighting and communication antennae will now be integrated into the structure of the composite material.

Digital wallpaper means end for painting and decorating

Redecorating your living room could be as easy as pressing a button thanks to scientists who have created a new ceramic tile that can change colour, pattern, or play videos with one tap of your finger, radically changing the way we interact with buildings or public spaces, and taking us a step closer to instant camouflage.

New platinum-based catalysts boost activity for key chemical reaction in fuel cells

Researchers have developed catalysts that can undergo 50,000 voltage cycles with a negligible decay in their catalytic activity and no apparent changes in their structure or elemental composition.

Device for detecting subatomic-scale motion may aid robotics, security

Scientists have developed a new device that measures the motion of super-tiny particles traversing distances almost unimaginably small - shorter than the diameter of a hydrogen atom, or less than one-millionth the width of a human hair.

World's smallest radio receiver has building blocks the size of 2 atoms (w/video)

Researchers have made the world's smallest radio receiver - built out of an assembly of atomic-scale defects in pink diamonds.

Using doped graphene quantum dots to reduce carbon dioxide to fuel

Graphene quantum dots may offer a simple way to recycle waste carbon dioxide into valuable fuel rather than release it into the atmosphere or bury it underground.