A molecular propeller that enables unidirectional rotations

A team of researchers has developed a molecular propeller that enables unidirectional rotations on a material surface when energized.

Nanomedicine stops superbugs in their tracks

A team of researchers has discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.

Making and imaging cyclocarbon

Scientists have stabilized and imaged a ring of 18 carbon atoms for the first time.

Doped photovoltaics

Organic dye in zinc oxide interlayer stabilizes and boosts the performance of organic solar cells.

Nano-vaccine offers hope for effective skin cancer treatment

Researchers have developed and tested a novel approach for tackling melanoma.

Magnetically targeted drugs

Magnetic particles allow drugs to be released at precise times and in specific areas.

Drawing inspiration from natural marvels to make new materials

Researchers want to recreate the chemistries found in natural materials and build similar structures in synthetic materials. By doing so, they can develop new, improved materials for use in sensors, healthcare applications, and much more.