Steering light with dynamic lens-on-MEMS

Scientists add active control to design capabilities for new lightweight flat optical devices.

Sugar-coated nanosheets selectively target pathogens

Researchers design self-assembling nanosheets that mimic the surface of cells.

A safe and effective way to whiten teeth with nanoparticles

Researchers modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles so that they could be activated with blue light. In a proof-of-concept experiment. After four hours of treatment, the whitening level was similar to that obtained with hydrogen-peroxide-based agents.

Scientists reported on toxicity of carbon and silicon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers

Nanoparticles with a wide range of applying, including medicine, damage cells of microalgae Heterosigma akashivo badly.

Nanoscale imaging yields key insights into water splitting

Researchers are another step closer to reaping fuel from sunlight.

Solar powered synthetic skin for robotics and prosthetics

A new way of harnessing the sun's rays to power synthetic skin could help to create advanced prosthetic limbs capable of returning the sense of touch to amputees.

Automated diagnostic platform that indicates thrombotic risks or cancer in one drop of blood

A team of international researchers developed an automated diagnostic platform that indicates bleeding - and thrombotic risks in one drop of blood within seconds.