Scientists spin artificial silk from whey protein

Scientists have cleared up a key process for the artificial production of silk.

Synthetic nanoparticles achieve the complexity of protein molecules

Study reveals the structure of the largest gold nanoparticles to-date and the self-assembly mechanisms behind their formation.

Ultrasound pulses activate release of drugs from nanoparticles

Biomedical engineers report they have worked out a noninvasive way to release and deliver concentrated amounts of a drug to the brain of rats in a temporary, localized manner using ultrasound.

Microscopic submarines for your stomach

Micromotors neutralize gastric acid and release drugs depending on pH.

New design strategy for longer lasting batteries

Computational approach uncovers best materials to coat cathodes of lithium-ion batteries.

New system for exploring superconductivity

An organic transistor could be an ideal system for exploring the mysterious origin of high-temperature superconductivity.

A new invisibility cloak to conceal objects in diffusive atmospheres

Scientists have come up with a new invisibility cloak capable of concealing objects in diffusive atmospheres, not just in permanent light, made possible by the cloaks developed so far, but also in any kind of light. Their work, which establishes the bases to render undetectable, for example, a plane in the fog or a submarine in the sea.