Scientists observe unusual melting of diamond

X-ray laser rips atomic bonds apart in a flash.

Planting the seed for DNA nanoconstructs that grow to the micron scale

A concept for seeded all-or-nothing assembly of micron-scale DNA nanostructures that could extend nanofabrication capabilities and enable creation of highly specific diagnostics.

Researchers develop ultra-sensitive graphene-based flow microsensors

Researchers have developed the thinnest and most sensitive flow sensor, which could have significant implications for medical research and applications.

Finding high-Q resonant modes in a dielectric nanocavity

Scientists have developed a reliable way to discover the high-Q modes in a dielectric nanocavity.

A sense for the unseen: Novel DNA sensor can rapidly detect antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Researchers develop novel culture-free self-driven DNA nanosensor that can rapidly and accurately detect antibiotic resistant pathogens.

Modification of graphene using laser light

Using a technique called optical forging, researchers were able to create structures that are up to 10 000 times stiffer than unmodified graphene. This is record breaking for a material as thin as this.

Luminescent QR security labels based on nanoclusters

Stable solid-state emitting, atomically precise nanoclusters with high photoluminescence quantum yield are promising materials for developing large-area printable electronics, mainly for security prints, wearable LEDs, and healthcare sensors.