Silicon photonics takes the next step toward a high-bandwidth future

Researchers attach silicon photonic chips directly onto a processor package promising a faster, cheaper and lower energy future for computing systems, including cloud data centers.

Nanotechnology may double radio frequency data capacity

Engineers invent nanoscale integrated circuit that enables simultaneous transmission and reception at the same frequency in a wireless radio.

Researchers probe nanoscale properties and mechanisms of lubricant films

The scientists conducted research to probe nanoscale properties and mechanisms of lubricant films and ultimately uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind a common anti-wear additive.

Scientists develop atomic force microscopy for imaging nanoscale dynamics of neurons

Researchers have succeeded in imaging structural dynamics of living neurons with an unprecedented spatial resolution.

National Nanotechnology Initiative publishes report on carbon nanotube commercialization

The National Nanotechnology Initiative today published the proceedings of a technical interchange meeting on 'Realizing the Promise of Carbon Nanotubes: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Pathway to Commercialization'.

3D printer for small molecules opens access to customized chemistry

Scientists have simplified the chemical synthesis of small molecules, eliminating a major bottleneck that limits the exploration of a class of compounds offering tremendous potential for medicine and technology.

Biotech materials made simple - crystal structures altered by a single protein

Researchers have shown that the crystal lattice of calcium carbonate can be altered using just a single protein species.