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Observing a molecule stretch and bend in real-time
Being able to watch how molecules bend, stretch, break, or transform, during chemical reactions requires, to an extent, state-of-the-art...
Apr 9, 20193 min read


Nano-droplets are the key to controlling membrane formation
The creation of membranes is of enormous importance in biology, but also in many chemical applications developed by humans. These...
Feb 18, 20192 min read


Novel electrocatalyst outperforms platinum in alkaline hydrogen production
A novel ruthenium-based catalyst developed at UC Santa Cruz has shown markedly better performance than commercial platinum catalysts in...
Feb 7, 20193 min read


Platinum forms nano-bubbles
Platinum, a noble metal, is oxidised more quickly than expected under conditions that are technologically relevant. This has emerged from...
Jan 25, 20193 min read


Hand-knitted molecules
The fabrication of electronic components usually follows a top-down pathway in specialized physical laboratories. Using special carving...
Jan 18, 20193 min read


Chemical synthesis of nanotubes
For the first time, researchers used benzene - a common hydrocarbon - to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to...
Jan 11, 20192 min read
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