Colour-changing artificial 'chameleon skin' powered by light-triggered nanoparticles

Researchers have developed artificial 'chameleon skin' that changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays.

A molecular propeller that enables unidirectional rotations

A team of researchers has developed a molecular propeller that enables unidirectional rotations on a material surface when energized.

Nanomedicine stops superbugs in their tracks

A team of researchers has discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.

Making and imaging cyclocarbon

Scientists have stabilized and imaged a ring of 18 carbon atoms for the first time.

Doped photovoltaics

Organic dye in zinc oxide interlayer stabilizes and boosts the performance of organic solar cells.

Nano-vaccine offers hope for effective skin cancer treatment

Researchers have developed and tested a novel approach for tackling melanoma.

Magnetically targeted drugs

Magnetic particles allow drugs to be released at precise times and in specific areas.