Learning from photosynthesis

A new study outlines the design of a synthetic system for energy gathering, conversion and transport that may point the way to innovations in solar energy, materials science, nanotechnology and photonics.

Scientists create a prototype neural network based on memristors

Living cell culture learning process to be implemented for the first time.

A new spin on old technique to engineer better absorptive materials

A team of bioengineers has taken a new look at an old tool to help characterize a class of materials called metal organic frameworks.

Photopolymerization-triggered molecular motion for flexible liquid crystal display

Researchers have reported the development of a new method of scanning wave photopolymerization that utilizes spatial and temporal scanning of focused guided light.

Researchers fold a protein within a protein

Sourced from the rapidly expanding field of synthetic biology, this protein-in-a-protein technology can improve functional protein yields by 100-fold and protect recombinant proteins from heat, harsh chemicals and proteolysis.

Graphene water filter turns whisky clear

In the newly developed ultrathin membranes, graphene-oxide sheets are assembled in such a way that pinholes formed during the assembly are interconnected by graphene nanochannels, which produces an atomic-scale sieve allowing the large flow of solvents through the membrane.

Bright and shining molecules for OLEDs and new drugs

An effective method for synthesizing thiophene-containing fluorophores.