Peering into the mist: How water vapor changes metal at the atomic level

New insights into molecular-level processes could help prevent corrosion and improve catalytic conversion.

Just like flipping a switch - in only half a picosecond

Researchers discover molecules ?spin flip? from magnetic to non-magnetic forms dynamically.

Graphene's versatility extends to space applications

In an ingenious set of experiments, scientists have tested graphene under microgravity conditions for the first time. The exciting results provide a valuable foundation for developing graphene devices for use in space.

Understanding insulators with conducting edges

Theoreticians investigate puzzling phenomenon in a quantum gas.

Novel viral identification method developed

Researchers create a new nanodevice for influenza virus typing at the single-virion level by combining a nanopore sensor with peptide engineering.

Researchers develop novel photonic crystal actuator materials

Combining the droplet-template with interface assembly, researchers developed a series of anisotropic photonic crystals with flower-shape and bread-shape.

Nanofabricated ultra ultrasound to revolutionize technology

Researchers have combined modern nanofabrication and nanophotonics techniques to build the ultraprecise ultrasound sensors on a silicon chip.