A simple two step process was developed to fabricate substrates with flexible free standing nanopillars which exhibit a large and uniform
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This month in pictures
Living optical fibers, nickel skeletons, and superconducting graphene — this edition of our Science in pictures series contains more incredible images selected by our editors.
Bending the world’s strongest material … on the nanoscale
A team of Australian scientists has discovered diamond can be bent and deformed, creating possibilities for the design and engineering of new nanoscale devices.
Can AI solve the mysteries of photonic nanostructures?
A new approach seeks to use the “intelligence” aspects of AI to understand the physics of photonic nanostructures.
An Ultrasensitive Biosensor for Early Detection of Ebola
Diagnosing Ebola early is essential for improving survival rates and controlling the spread of the disease.
Advanced Characterization Methods at the Nanoscale
New to nano? A new Advanced Materials Tutorial Review highlights the most common characterization techniques for the nanoscale.
Sending Droplets from Pillar to Post
Dynamic nano and micropillars are able to transport water droplets across a surface.
Building Functional Bio-Nanostructures Using “Protein Bricks” [Video]
A team of researchers construct spider-silk-based “Protein Bricks” with on-demand shape and function for biomedical applications.
A better memory: improving ReRAM to challenge NAND
A potentially major breakthrough has been made in the study of ReRAM memory devices.
Catching Circulating Tumor Cells
Interfaces to capture, detect, and analyze circulating tumor cells are reviewed, which give a valuable insight into tumor progression and metastasis.