New, old science combine to make faster medical test

A researcher has combined cutting-edge nanoscience with a magnetic phenomenon discovered more than 170 years ago to create a method for speedy medical tests.

Chemists cook up new nanomaterial and imaging method

Nanomaterials can store all kinds of things, including energy, drugs and other cargo.

New low-cost technique converts bulk alloys to oxide nanowires

A simple technique for producing oxide nanowires directly from bulk materials could dramatically lower the cost of producing the one-dimensional nanostructures.

Creating atomic scale nanoribbons

Researchers have demonstrated the first important step toward integrating atomically precise graphene nanoribbons onto nonmetallic substrates.

Theorists propose new class of topological metals with exotic electronic properties

Researchers have proposed a theory-based approach to characterize a class of metals that possess exotic electronic properties that could help scientists find other, similarly-endowed materials.

Theoretical speed limit for intra-chip communications in microprocessors

Scientists have developed a theory that gives the possibility to precisely predict the level of noise caused by the amplification of photonic and plasmonic signals in nanoscale optoelectronic circuits.

Making the most of nanoscale catalytic effects for nanotechnology

Researchers are working on meeting the challenge of incorporating nanoscale structures into future semiconductor devices that will create new technologies and impact on all aspects of everyday life.