The gray goo scenario explores how self-replicating nanotechnology could spiral out of control and consume all organic life on Earth.

A common iron mineral hiding in soil turns out to be far better at trapping carbon than scientists realized. Its surface ...

Atomic scale copper rich layers inside rare earth magnets suppress demagnetization, improving strength, stability, and efficiency in motors and generators.

Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held ...

Tuning electron interactions in iron telluride selenide controls superconducting and topological phases, offering a pathway to more stable quantum computing.

Doctors wear white coats for reasons that are deeply rooted in history, symbolism, and practical function. The tradition of wearing white in medicine began in the late 19th century, after they moved ...

The team then developed two ways to present ancient scents to the public. Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, ...

"Not only are new design strategies needed, but different materials will also be required." Scientists make unprecedented ...

Electrically heated elements turn from solids to liquids to provide flexibility to robotic building blocks. We use cookies to ...

Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for programming mechanical properties into solid Lego-like ...

A new wireless retinal implant powered by near-infrared light shows how nanotechnology may change the future of vision restoration.

This study reveals that high shear-dispersed nano-alumina boosts concrete performance, enhancing strength and durability for demanding infrastructure projects.