Visualizing better cancer treatment with nanoscale protein micelles

Researchers have engineered nanoscale protein micelles capable of both delivering chemotherapeutic drugs and of being tracked by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Studying the fundamentals of 3D active matter

Active matter is a relatively new field of soft matter research in physics and still in need of some basic principles.

Terminator-like liquid metal moves and stretches in 3D space (w/video)

Scientists report the development of new liquid metals that can be manipulated in 3D space with magnets.

Scientists discover chiral crystals exhibiting exotic quantum effects

Crystals possessing 'handedness' exhibit unusual properties. New evidence suggests that they can host electrons moving like slowed down light and their collective behavior mimics magnetic monopoles.

Computer scientists create programmable self-assembling DNA

Computer scientists have created DNA molecules that can self-assemble into patterns essentially by running their own program.

Lithium ions flow through solid material

Scientists have merged materials science and condensed matter physics in a study of a promising solid material that conducts lithium ions.

Micro- and nanomaterials, including clothing for Olympic athletes

A research team of materials engineers and performance scientists has been awarded GBP1.8 million to develop new products - in areas from the motor industry to packaging and sport - that make use of micro and nanomaterials based on specialist inks.