Researchers develop stable silver wire that is just one atom wide

In a step towards the goal of shrinking electronic devices to the molecular scale, an international team of researchers has developed a stable silver wire that is just one atom wide.

How photoblueing disturbs microscopy

The latest developments in fluorescence microscopy make it possible to image individual molecules in cells or molecular complexes with a spatial resolution of up to 20 nanometres. However, under certain circumstances, an effect occurs that falsifies the results: the laser light used can cause very reactive oxygen molecules to form in the sample.

Engineering the boundary between 2D and 3D materials

Cutting-edge microscope helps reveal ways to control the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.

Light-emitting tattoo engineered for the first time

Researchers have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV and smartphone screens, paving the way for a new type of 'smart tattoo'.

Sub-diffraction optical writing enables data storage at the nanoscale

Researchers have overcome the limitation of laser-enabled optical data storage by using earth-rich lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles and graphene oxide flakes.

From microsaws to nanodrills: laser pulses act as subtle machining tools

Industrial-grade materials processing on the sub-micron scale is enabled by spatially structured ultrashort laser pulses.

A more effective nanomedicine developed for the treatment of rare Fabry disease

The results have been made possible thanks to nanotechnology and the approach developed could be applied to other drugs in the future. The new drug improves on current treatments, helps reduce costs and improve patients' quality of life.