A new way of computing with interaction-dependent state change of nanomagnets

Engineering researchers find nanoscale magnets could compute complex functions significantly faster than conventional computers.

Nanotechnology could spur new heart treatment for arrthymia

A new nanoparticle could be the key to a targeted therapy for cardiac arrhythmia, a condition that causes the heart to beat erratically and can lead to heart attack and stroke.

The noble architecture of new materials

Invited review shows progress in building ordered or chaotic structures for fuel cells.

A microscopic motor with a single particle, lasers and electric fields

Researchers have reported on the development of a microscopic motor operating between two thermal baths, that is, a micro Carnot engine.

Nanoparticle-based superconducting ink heats water instantly

Researchers created a superconducting heat ink that functions as a solar heater. It heats water up to 68 degrees Celsius and is 40 percent cheaper than commercial inks.

Hybrid solar cell converts both light and heat from sun?s rays into electricity (w/video)

Scientists have developed a new hybrid, solar-energy system that harnesses the full spectrum of the sun's radiation by pairing a photovoltaic cell with polymer films. The films convert the light that goes unused by the solar cell into heat and then converts the heat into electricity.

Development, function and evolution of plant nanostructures that influence animal behavior

In animals, the physical mechanisms and function of structural color have been studied significantly as a signal for recognition or mate choice. On the other hand, scientists believe that such shimmering in plants can actually influence animal behavior by attracting pollinators better than their non-iridescent counterparts.