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Atomic-scale movies reveal that catalyst nanoparticles undergo internal changes to forge carbon nanotubes (w/video)

Researchers have made some of the first movies of the structural changes in tiny catalyst particles that may someday help them more efficiently build miniature electronic circuits and other nanotech devices.

Sep 25th, 2017

New technique uses light to separate mirrored molecules

A nanostructured filter that, when illuminated with a laser, attracts one handed specimen while repelling its mirror image.

Sep 25th, 2017

Bacterial nanosized speargun works like a power drill

In order to get rid of unpleasant competitors, some bacteria use a sophisticated weapon - a nanosized speargun. Researchers have now gained new insights into the construction, mode of action and recycling of this weapon.

Sep 25th, 2017

Atomically thin solar cell materials

Researchers have developed an innovative method for fabricating semitransparent and flexible solar cells with atomically thin 2D materials.

Sep 25th, 2017

Nanoparticle supersoap creates 'bijel' with potential as sculptable fluid

New research simplifies process for emulsion that could lead to liquid circuitry, soft robotics.

Sep 25th, 2017

Molecular geometry with DNA nanoscopy (w/video)

Nanotechnology that continuously creates DNA-based records of nearby features in molecular complexes, allowing for their computational reconstruction.

Sep 25th, 2017

Brain damage in fish affected by plastic nanoparticles

A new study shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause brain damage, which is the likely cause of behavioural disorders observed in the fish.

Sep 25th, 2017

Scientists discover genes are controlled by 'nano footballs'

New research has revealed that genes are controlled by 'nano footballs' - structures that look like footballs but 10 million times smaller than the average ball.

Sep 25th, 2017

MRI contrast agent locates and distinguishes aggressive from slow-growing breast cancer

A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent being tested by researchers not only pinpoints breast cancers at early stages but differentiates between aggressive and slow-growing types.

Sep 25th, 2017

Platinum clusters with precise numbers of atoms for preparative-scale catalysis

Scientists have developed a fully scalable method for the synthesis of atom-precise platinum clusters for potential use in catalytic applications. This method could provide a new pathway for large-scale production of atom-precise clusters.

Sep 25th, 2017

Dancing electrons lose the race

Atoms emit electrons when a material is irradiated with light at a sufficiently high frequency. Previously, physics had assumed that the motion of these photoelectrons is determined by the properties of the material. In a new study, physicists show that it is the interplay of the electrons within the atom that is decisive.