Topological insulators: Magnetism is not causing loss of conductivity

If topological insulators are doped with impurities that possess magnetic properties, they lose their conductivity. Yet contrary to what has been assumed thus far, it is not the magnetism that leads to this.

Shape-shifting engineered nanoparticles for delivering cancer drugs to tumors

Researchers design modular nanoparticles attached to strands of DNA that can change shape to gain access to diseased tissue, like a key fitting into a lock.

Stretchable nano-devices towards smart contact lenses

Scientists create a stretchable nano-scale device to manipulate light.

Could the future of low-power computing be magnetism?

Researchers have made two recent advances in the field of spin-wave logic, or the potential use of magnetic spins to transmit and manipulate data.

Researchers develop new nanoparticle with potential to treat ocular cancer

Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that uses a tumor cell's protective mechanism against itself - short-circuiting tumor cell metabolism and killing tumor cells.

Tying molecular knots

Researchers report rules to define the order of crossing ends of the DNA chain to obtain rapidly self-tying highly knotted nanostructures.

Self-assembling nano-insulin could mean fewer side effects for diabetics medication

New Research points to an entirely new approach for designing insulin-based pharmaceuticals. The approach could open the door for more personalized medications with fewer side effects for Type 1 Diabetes patients.