A designer's toolkit for constructing complex nanoparticles

A team of chemists has developed a designer's toolkit that lets them build various levels of complexity into nanoparticles using a simple, mix-and-match process.

Atomically thin magnetic device could lead to new memory technologies

Researchers have encoded information using magnets that are just a few layers of atoms in thickness. This breakthrough may revolutionize both cloud computing technologies and consumer electronics by enabling data storage at a greater density and improved energy efficiency.

Mining for nanogold with a computer

Engineers report important new insights into nanoporous gold--a material with growing applications in several areas, including energy storage and biomedical devices--all without stepping into a lab.

Harvesting clean hydrogen fuel through artificial photosynthesis

A new, stable artificial photosynthesis device doubles the efficiency of harnessing sunlight to break apart both fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can then be used in fuel cells.

Picking one photon out of the flow

Researchers have discovered a way to subtract a single quantum of light from a laser beam.

Morphing twisted nanoscale objects to tailor applications in future technologies

For the first time scientists have created a way to model the interaction between light and twisted molecules, as these molecules transition from left- to right-handed versions.

Long-distance relationships of particles: Electron-hole pairs in two-dimensional crystals

Scientists reveal the nature of optical excitations in two-dimensional crystals within an international collaboration.