Annihilating nanoscale defects

Researchers may have found a way for the semiconductor industry to hit miniaturization targets on time and without defects.

Stable 'superoxide' opens the door to a new class of batteries

While lithium-ion batteries have transformed our everyday lives, researchers are currently trying to find new chemistries that could offer even better energy possibilities. One of these chemistries, lithium-air, could promise greater energy density but has certain drawbacks as well.

Gold beads may boost cancer treatment

Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients.

Detection of molecules important for healthcare could soon be 1000 times faster (w/video)

Scientists should soon be able to capture biological molecules a thousand times faster, allowing better detection of important health issues.

Electromagnetic radiation can be fully absorbed using an anisotropic crystal

The observations are of fundamental importance for electrodynamics and will provide researchers with an entirely new method of absorbing the energy of electromagnetic waves.

'Spermbots' could help women trying to conceive (w/video)

In an attempt to improve the odds of sperm, scientists have developed motorized 'spermbots' that can deliver poor swimmers - that are otherwise healthy - to an egg.

Nano-hybrid materials create magnetic effect

A new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.