New graphene nano-ribbons lend sensors unprecedented sensitivity

Pinning DNA-sized ribbons of carbon to a gas sensor can boost its sensitivity far better than any other known carbon material.

Nanoelectronics breakthrough could make microprocessor chips work 1,000 times faster

Researchers have recently invented a novel 'converter' that can harness the speed and small size of plasmons for high frequency data processing and transmission in nanoelectronics.

Metallic nanoparticles will help to determine the percentage of volatile compounds

Scientists have developed a new way of increasing the sensitivity of detecting volatile compounds, especially chlorine, using metallic nanoparticles.

Build molecules in My Molecularium - a free new game app

This fast-paced, free game app challenges players to build a wide variety of fascinating molecules from water and vitamin C to caffeine and adrenalin.

Researchers explore a new way of specific drug delivery using liposomes

Researchers show a straightforward method to functionalize liposomes for specific targeting, potentially paving the way to personalized medicine.

Team clarifies valley polarization for electronic and optoelectronic technologies

An interdisciplinary team of scientists has uncovered a direct link between sample quality and the degree of valley polarization in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs).

Terahertz spectroscopy goes nano

Researchers have demonstrated a way to bring a powerful form of spectroscopy -- a technique used to study a wide variety of materials -- into the nano-world.