Chemists created a gold-catalyzed method to make non-natural amino acids ready for peptide synthesis, expanding drug design options beyond 22 natural types.

A nanomechanical sensor once limited to the lab can now detect ultrafine airborne particles, closing a key gap in pollution monitoring and climate science.

The nanodevice produces an autonomous, stable current from evaporating saltwater by using heat and light to control the movement of ions and electrons.

Three cheap hygroscopic salt solutions on carbon nanotube sensors distinguish nine toxic gases, including warfare agents, without engineered receptor molecules.

Oral polysaccharide-engineered nanozyme treats colitis-linked mental disorders by targeting oxidative stress and gut dysbiosis via the microbiome-gut-brain axis.

Scientists used entangled X-ray photon pairs to produce ghost images of tiny samples, a proof of concept that could enable longer, lower-dose studies of delicate biological materials.

Overcoming challenges of 3D printing with multiple functional materials, researchers fabricated an electric linear motor in hours.

Researchers developed a polymer alloy capacitor with self-assembled nanostructures that delivers dramatically higher energy density and extreme heat resistance for electronics.

Smart textiles from liquid crystal elastomer fibers can now be melted down and reknitted with nearly identical shape-shifting performance.

A new AI-accelerated platform creates digital replicas of chemical experiments, enabling real-time optimization and rapid ...

A biomimetic synapse built from water droplets and biological ion channels achieves synaptic plasticity and performs machine learning tasks.

Researchers have demonstrated that lipid nanoparticles can package and deliver an entire therapeutic gene along with ...