An invisible electrode

Flexible transparent conductor free of reflection and scattering.

Adding color to the gray world of electron microscopy

With a new technique, scientists found a way to incorporate color labeling directly into electron microscopy.

Ultra-thin solution to primary obstacle in solid-state battery development

Researchers have announced a transformative development in the race to produce batteries that are at once safe, powerful, and affordable.

Nanoparticle-based method shows promise in DNA vaccine delivery

Scientists have developed a novel method for delivering therapeutic molecules into cells. The method harnesses gold nanoparticles that are electrically activated, causing them to oscillate and bore holes in cells' outer membranes and allowing key molecules - such as DNA, RNA, and proteins - to gain entry.

First use of graphene to detect cancer cells

By interfacing brain cells onto graphene, researchers have shown they can differentiate a single hyperactive cancerous cell from a normal cell, pointing the way to developing a simple, noninvasive tool for early cancer diagnosis.

Nanostructure of Rudolph's antlers inspire next generation of unbreakable materials

Scientists have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breaking during fights.

Detection system reads biomolecules in barcoded microgels

A team of researchers set out to develop a simple, ultrasensitive fluorescence detection system of in-flow microRNAs that uses spectrally encoded microgels.