New DNA-nanotechnology-based method enhances nucleic acid analysis in cells and tissues, enabling parallel detection of many targets with high sensitivity and tunability and at low costs.

Scientists develop a new process for producing palladium nanoparticles that are 12 times more sensitive to hydrogen than those made with previous methods -- devices that may be vital to the transition to a hydrogen energy ecosystem.

Researchers report the development of a graphene-based adhesive biosensor inspired by octopus 'suckers'.

The results of an experiment explain the mechanism of electron photoemission by metallic nanostructures under ultrafast laser excitation.

Novel nanocarriers made of 'waste' release drugs in a way that cured a plant disease for the first time.

Researchers have developed high volumetric-energy-density and long-life lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries based on the free-standing, densely compact, and integrated cathode.

If you're looking for a liquid to study with neutron scattering, lemon liqueur probably isn't your first thought. But this research is a nice example on how neutron scattering can be used to probe the structure of very diverse systems.

Scientists are pleased to find that the application of mechanical strain appears to manipulate the conductivity of low-dimensional materials, including graphene.

Supercomputer tells origin story of nanoparticle size distributions with large-scale simulations.

A collection of interesting, newly published nanotechnology books.

Metasurfaces that manipulate light at tiny scales could find uses in cellphone lenses, smart-car sensors, and optical fibers.

Nanowerk has put together an infographic that summarizes key properties, facts and application areas of graphene.

Some people are concerned nanoparticles may present health risks. Here's what we know about nanotechnology in food.

Can the properties of composite materials be predicted? Scientists have mastered this feat and thus can help achieve research objectives faster. This leads, for instance, to better recycling techniques and electrically conductive synthetic materials for the solar industry.

Carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber is an important one-dimensional macroscopic material. The directional assembly of CNTs can help the fiber realize high mechanical, high electrical and high thermal performance. By introducing thermosetting polymer between the carbon nanotube fibers, the cured polymer can overcome the weak van der Waals interaction between the CNTs and further improve the fiber thermal transport. This results in an effective improvement in thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of CNT fibers.

Scientists have discovered that a biological nanoparticle - a plant virus - is capable of delivering pesticide molecules deeper below the ground, to places that are normally beyond their reach.