Einstein's 'spooky action' goes massive

A research team has shown that entanglement of massive objects can be generated and detected.

Unusual magnetic structure may support next-generation technology

Although helical structures are typically formed by magnetic moments that wind around an axis in a set direction, researchers discovered that Fe3PO7 does not pick a particular direction and allows only short-range helical structures to form. These structures may provide novel technological capabilities.

Breaking bottlenecks to the electronic-photonic information technology revolution

Researchers have achieved an optical communications breakthrough that could revolutionize information technology.

A promising nanoparticle delivery method for immunotherapy combination

Using nanoparticles to bind molecules that can unleash and stimulate immune cells, researchers found they could more effectively trigger the body's defenses system against cancer in laboratory studies.

Novel technique achieves 32-fold increase in bactericidal effects of nanosilver

Silver nanoparticles used in hospital materials and cutting-edge medical research can be obtained by a method that intensifies their potency and also reduces production costs.

A high-tech spin on spider silk

This game-changing technology can transform polymers from soft and thermally insulating materials to an ultra-strong and thermally conductive material.

Quantum dots enable faster, easier photon detection, more secure data

Scientists developed a method of detecting single photons using tiny semiconductors called quantum dots.