Researchers report on a new technique for deciphering the properties of matter with light, that can simultaneously detect and precisely quantify many substances with a high chemical selectivity.

Mechanical engineers have devised a diagnostic platform that uses sound waves to spin an individual drop of water up to 6000 revolutions per minute. These speeds separate tiny biological particles within samples placed in a very light disc sitting on top of the spinning drop. The technique could allow new point-of-care applications ranging from precision bioassays to cancer diagnosis. The technique requires less time and sample volume while inflicting less damage to delicate exosomes.

A new process for microscale 3D printing creates particles of nearly any shape for applications in medicine, manufacturing, research and more -- at the pace of up to 1 million particles a day.

Researchers have created a new material that uses 'redox gating' to control the movement of electrons in and out of a semiconducting material.

Dual-purpose nanoparticles help image and zap entrenched bacteria in animal study.

Researchers develop a groundbreaking silk peptide nanoparticle system for co-delivering erlotinib and curcumin, marking a significant advancement in targeted cancer therapy with the potential to overcome current treatment limitations.

Altermagnetic CrSb with promising characteristics for electronic applications.

Scientists have developed a novel machine learning interactive potential that is less costly than traditional quantum chemical simulations. The ANI-1xnr dataset they developed is now publicly available for research use.

Inspired by beetle cuticles, scientists have developed optical structures that can produce vibrant, iridescent and completely biodegradable colous using chitin - the world's second most abundant organic material.

By wrapping a carbon nanotube with a ribbon-like polymer, researchers were able to create nanotubes that conduct electricity when struck with low-energy light that our eyes cannot see. In the future, the approach could make it possible to optimize semiconductors for applications ranging from night vision to new forms of computing.

A team achieves successful mass production of metalenses designed for application in the ultraviolet region.

Researchers have tested the performance of a new device that boosts particle signals.

A newly developed 'GPS nanoparticle' injected intravenously can home in on cancer cells to deliver a genetic punch to the protein implicated in tumor growth and spread, according to researchers. They tested their approach in human cell lines and in mice to effectively knock down a cancer-causing gene, reporting that the technique may potentially offer a more precise and effective treatment for notoriously hard-to-treat basal-like breast cancers.

New groundbreaking technology enables the real-time display of colors and shapes through changes in nanostructures.

Researchers have used tip-scan high-speed atomic force microscopy combined with an optical microscope to observe light-induced deformation of azo-polymer films. The process could be followed in real time, and the film patterns were found to change with the polarization of the light source. The observations will contribute to the use of azo-polymers in applications such as optical data storage, and the approach is expected to be useful across materials science and physical chemistry.

A type of nanoparticle called a metal organic framework (MOF) could be used to deliver vaccines and act as an adjuvant. Researchers find these particles provoke a strong immune response by activating the innate immune system through cell proteins called toll-like receptors.

A nanotechnology pioneer has uncovered a transformative approach to harnessing the catalytic power of aluminum nanoparticles by annealing them in various gas atmospheres at high temperatures.

Researchers flip the switch at the nanoscale by applying light to induce bonding for single-molecule device switching.

Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss.

Biosensing technology developed by engineers has made it possible to create gene test strips that rival conventional lab-based tests in quality.