Research
Nanoantennas improve infrared sensing
The University of Pennsylvania has used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action.
Lab creates world's smallest liquid droplets
Physicists may have created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab.
Triangulenium imaging dye is 'ten times better'
Danish chemists have discovered a new dye that they claim will improve imaging techniques.
Technique speeds up analysis of proteins
Method claims to reduce the time used to simulate how proteins take on their signature three-dimensional shape
'Super-resolution' microscope for nanostructures
Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy.
A new class of molecular probes for fluorescence microscopy
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed fluorescent reporters for fluorescence microscopy and imaging.
AFM helps unravel secrets of the gut
A technique based on atomic force microscopy has been developed to help read information encoded in the gut lining.
Improved production technique for membranes
Finnish researchers have developed a novel membrane production technique to improve water filtration.
Synchrotron advances understanding of protein structure
The ALBA Synchrotron has been used for first time as a microscope to determine protein structure.
Measuring nanomaterial structure under high pressures
Scientists have made a major advance in measuring the structure of nanomaterials under extremely high pressures.
Technique detects dangerous additives in whisky
A new technique for detecting dangerous fake whisky, and other spirits, has been developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews.
High-speed spectroscopy aids greenhouse gas detection
A spectroscopy technique developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology could aid detection of greenhouse gases.
Separation technique could improve biofuel production
A new technique for pre-treating cellulosic biomass with ionic liquids could bring down the cost of biofuels.
Old separation technique outdoes HPLC
NIST researchers have opted for two-phase extraction over HPLC to separate carbon nanotubes.
G-Fresnel from Perry Edwards on Vimeo.
Spectroscopy in the palm of your hand video
Penn State is planning to convert a mobile phone into a spectrometer for point-of-care screening.
Technique reveals dynamics of bound protein waters
Temperature-dependent radiolysis and mass spectroscopy have helped unveil the dynamics of bound protein waters.
Microfluidic device separates non-spherical bioparticles
World’s first microfluidic device to effectively separate non-spherical bioparticles has been developed by a team in Singapore.
Scientists create functional kidney in the lab
Massachusetts General team develops implantable, bioengineered rat kidney.
Synthetic tissues built using a 3D printer
3D printers could be used to create materials with several of the properties of living tissues, according to scientists at Oxford University.
Adhesive differences enable stem cell separations
A novel separation process could expand production of stem cells generated through cell reprogramming.
Watching nanometer fluid flow
Tenfold boost in ability to pinpoint proteins
Energy-momentum spectroscopy could improve optical devices
Microscopy techniques to benefit from a £25.5m funding
A new theory on crystal formation
Deep sea search for novel antibiotics
Molecular vibrations reveal secrets of scent
4D microscopy offers insights into nanostructures
Characterising dynamic material
Big energy from small spores
Electrophoresis technique could identify diseases earlier
World’s most extraordinary materials at the Institute of Making
Low-energy technique separates complex mixtures
Chemical composition captured with nanoscale resolution
Shining a light on viruses
Artificial atoms enable imaging of individual cells
Unfolding of protein 'filmed' in atomic resolution
Scientists identify 24 new genes for short-sightedness
Modelling approach could improve imaging technologies
Scientists unravel the mysteries of spider silk
