Minimalist biostructures designed to create nanomaterials

Researchers have generated four peptides capable of self-assembling in a controlled manner to form nanomaterials.

Tracking energy flow in large molecules

Scientists have developed a novel and unambiguous way to track energy flow in polyatomic molecules at ultrashort timescales.

E- textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger (w/video)

Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or computers from a distance simply by touching a wristband or other item of clothing -- something that could be particularly helpful for those with limited mobility.

Magnetic nanoparticles attached to polymers remove wine taints

Magnetic nanoparticles attached to polymers have been successfully used to target and remove unwanted flavour compounds from wine.

New optical sensor can determine if molecules are left or right 'handed'

Scientists have designed a nanostructured optical sensor that for the first time can efficiently detect molecular chirality - a property of molecular spatial twist that defines its biochemical properties.

Neurons communicate better with graphene carpets

Research reveals that graphene can strengthen neuronal activity, confirming the unique properties of this nanomaterial.

Making quantum puddles

Physicists discover how to create the thinnest liquid films ever.