Metamaterial allows for ultraviolet nanolithography below the diffraction limit

Researchers report an optically patternable metamaterial comprised of monolayered silver nanoislands embedded within a photosensitive polymer resin for ultraviolet nanolithography.

Radiation therapy, macrophages improve efficacy of nanoparticle-delivered cancer therapy

A research team has identified a surprising new role for the immune cells called macrophages - improving the effectiveness of nanoparticle-delivered cancer therapies.

In atomic propellers, quantum phenomena can mimic everyday physics

Chemists have observed that under the appropriate conditions, quantum rotations can very well mimic normal, classical rotation.

Nanosized silicon heater and thermometer combined to fight cancer

Physicists have found out that spherical silicon nanoparticles can be effectively heated up, and simultaneously emit light depending on their temperature.

Low cost, scalable water splitting fuels the future hydrogen economy

Scientists have developed a lower cost and industrially scalable catalyst to produce pure hydrogen through a low-energy water-splitting process.

Photonic 'hypercrystals' shed stronger light

Sources that integrate two artificial optical material concepts may drive ultrafast 'Li-Fi' communications.

Nanoparticle drug-delivery method holds promise for controlling crop parasites

Researchers are applying drug-delivery technology to agriculture to control parasitic roundworms more effectively and safely.