A new way to grow nanowires

The new mask-free fabrication approach uses a liquid ink precursor to produce nanoscale materials, allowing researchers to predict and optimize the geometric shape of the resulting structure.

Glowing designer sponges: New nanoparticles engineered to image and treat cancer

Scientists have designed and synthesized nanoparticles that glow red and are stable, useful properties for tracking cancer growth and spread.

Going with the DNA flow: Molecule of life finds new uses in microelectronics

Researchers have recently designed, created and tested a DNA circuit capable of splitting and combining current, much like an adapter that can connect multiple appliances to a wall outlet.

Nanomaterials: what are the environmental and health risks?

Over 100 scientists from 25 research institutions and industries in 12 different European Countries have completed one of the first attempts to understand the risks nanomaterials carry throughout their life-cycle, starting from their fabrication and ending in being discarded or recycled.

Largest molecular spin found close to a quantum phase transition

International research project on the border between physics and chemistry.

A new approach towards highly efficient and air-stable perovskite solar cells

New research reveals how to make highly-efficient solar cells, more stable than previous devices made with related materials.

Researchers combine metalens with an artificial muscle (w/video)

Artificial eye automatically stretches to simultaneously focus and correct astigmatism and image shift.