Flexible metallic wires, only three atoms wide, produced with scanning transmission electron microscope.
Fluorescence shows real-time nanoparticle biodegradation
New method allows researchers to directly measure nanoparticle degradation in real time within biological environments.
Nissan unveil self-cleaning prototype
Nissan in Europe has begun tests on super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt.
Exploring the reaction dynamics of c-reactive protein
Research mimic the progression of inflammation/infection on a sensor to investigate how biomolecular dynamics change in the local microenvironment.
Fabricating semiconductor heterostructured photocatalysts
Researchers from Tianjin University describe the fabrication of an efficient nanostructured heterojunction photocatalyst.
Photonics Europe 2014: the highlights
A report from the 2014 Photonics Europe meeting, held in Brussels, Belgium from the 14th to the 17th of April.
New hydrogel promotes bone growth on titanium implants
New gel to promote bone growth on implants used in orthopaedic and dental surgical procedures.
Glutathione-sensitive nanoparticles get drugs straight to the source of cancer
Korean scientists have developed a tumor-targeted, bioreducible nanoparticle system that can deliver cytotoxic anticancer drugs to tumor tissues.
Stuart Parkin receives 2014 Millennium Techology Prize
Spintronics researcher wins €1 million award for his contributions to interdisciplinary materials research.
Tiny Step Edges, Big Step for Surface Science
Experiments at the Vienna University of Technology can explain the behavior of electrons at tiny step edges on titanium oxide surface.