Using gold flakes, salt water, and light, scientists have made the universe’s invisible binding forces…
Browsing: Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the science and engineering of manipulating matter at the nanoscale—typically between 1 and 100 nanometers—where the unique properties of atoms and molecules can be harnessed for innovative applications. It bridges physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science to design new structures, devices, and systems with extraordinary strength, conductivity, or reactivity. From targeted drug delivery and cancer treatments to quantum computing, advanced electronics, and renewable energy technologies, nanotechnology is transforming medicine, industry, and environmental science. By controlling matter at the smallest scale, researchers are unlocking powerful tools to shape the future of technology and human health.
MXenes are an emerging class of two-dimensional materials whose properties depend sensitively on the atoms…
Scientists are exploring how DNA’s physical structure can store vast amounts of data and encode…
A dual-action nanomaterial uses cancer’s own chemistry to destroy tumors while leaving healthy cells unharmed.…
A low-cost industrial metal just proved it can beat platinum at recycling plastic and powering…
A modern materials study suggests that Thomas Edison’s early light bulb experiments may have unknowingly…
Motionless atoms can trap liquid metal in a strange new state that shouldn’t exist. Scientists…
Scientists have developed a new nanoparticle-based strategy that could dramatically expand the range of disease-causing…
Scientists have shown that twisting a crystal at the nanoscale can turn it into a…
Replication is a cornerstone of science, yet even in the natural sciences, attempts to reproduce…
A new cancer therapy wakes up immune cells inside tumors and turns them against cancer.…
Inspired by the remarkable camouflage abilities of octopus and cuttlefish, Stanford researchers have developed a…
A new micro-encapsulation breakthrough could turn thyme’s powerful health benefits into safer, smarter nanodoses. Thyme…
Scientists have built microscopic, light-powered robots that can think, swim, and operate independently at the…
A new chip-based quantum memory uses 3D-printed “light cages” to store light in atomic vapor…
A new study shows that promising single-crystal battery materials degrade for reasons scientists hadn’t fully…
A new chip-scale device offers unprecedented control over laser frequencies, a key ingredient for large-scale…
Scientists found that nanopores’ electrical charges control how ions flow and when pores temporarily shut…