Diamonds that deliver

Neutrons, simulation analysis of tRNA-nanodiamond combo could transform drug delivery design principles.

Controlling the stiffness of a material at the nanoscale

Use of electric fields to reversibly change a material?s hardness by up to 30 percent promises new functionalities for microphones and sensors.

Improving DNA-detecting transistors with graphene

Graphene-based transistors could soon help diagnose genetic diseases. Researchers have developed an improved method for using graphene-based transistors to detect disease-causing genes.

New tougher-than-metal fiber-reinforced hydrogels

Scientists have succeeded in creating fiber-reinforced soft composites, or tough hydrogels combined with woven fiber fabric. These fabrics are highly flexible, tougher than metals, and have a wide range of potential applications.

Nano-sized hydrogen storage system increases efficiency

Scientists have developed an efficient hydrogen storage system that could be a boon for hydrogen powered vehicles.

Researchers use laser-generated bubbles to create 3-D images in liquid

New technology creates color 3-D images that don't require special viewing devices.

Molecular switches: New tools for super-resolution imaging

Scientists examine the deliberate switching of individual photochromic molecules. Their findings are opening up new research possibilities for visualizing the structures of complex molecules and even entire biological systems.