Flatter nanocrystals are unexpectedly good at getting ligands to attach to them, which could have applications in electronics and biomedical science
Read article: Nanocrystal shape affects molecular binding
Nano Futures explores the cutting-edge science and technology driving the development of next-generation printable sensors
Read article: Enabling the future: printable sensors for a sustainable, intelligent world
Super-sensitive mechanical resonator could detect ultra-small forces such as gravity
Read article: Nanostring sensor loses ‘almost no energy’ while vibrating
Research could lead to better chemical sensor
Read article: Nanoparticles enhance locusts’ sense of smell
Distinctive iridescent patina comes from an unusual hierarchically assembled structure with highly ordered nanoscale domains
Read article: Photonic crystals formed over time in ancient Roman glass
Accidental discovery could also be used to detect trace amounts of substances
Read article: Einstein’s tea leaf paradox could help make aerogels
Streamlined new device could find applications in quantum communication and information processing
Read article: Nanoscale device produces a stream of chiral single photons
We also chat about that embarrassing leak of the chemistry winners in this podcast
Read article: Attosecond pulses and quantum dots: exploring the physics behind this year’s Nobel prizes
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov share the 2023 prize
Read article: Quantum dot pioneers win Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Hydrophobic surface dissipates heat and water
Read article: Array of copper nanowires excels at passive de-icing
