As light as silk 27 September 2011 Adding fluorescent dyes to silkworm feed can produce colorful, luminescent silk
Direct arene amination 27 September 2011 A new gold-catalyzed reaction for the synthesis of aromatic amines could lead to greener production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals
Soaking up the atmosphere 27 September 2011 Combining carbon dioxide sorbents with gold nanoparticle catalysts makes manufacturing ultrapure hydrogen gas easier than ever
Wearing your heart condition on your sleeve 27 September 2011 New signal processing scheme allows long-term cardiac monitoring
Nestled in 27 September 2011 Multi-compartment globular structures assembled from polymer-based materials may soon serve as cell prototypes
Pillars of the assembly 27 September 2011 Advanced electronics beckon thanks to self-assembling templates that allow the creation of nanoscale features on silicon wafers
The vibration that smoothes 13 September 2011 Vibration-assisted milling can lead to higher-quality surfaces
Wireless liberation 13 September 2011 New ceramic chip antennas offer better performance and reliability for wireless applications using unlicensed spectrum
Demystifying natural hierarchy 13 September 2011 A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites
Reversal of fortune 13 September 2011 Reverse engineering materials with a rapid, non-destructive laser-based technique can aid the fight against counterfeits
Differentiation in the balance 13 September 2011 The differentiation of stem cells into particular fetal cell lineages is a precarious affair acted out on a molecular battlefield
Bacterial killers 13 September 2011 Synthetic peptides designed on the basis of naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides keep the germs at bay
An impermeable wrap for future electronics 30 August 2011 A nanoparticle-infused film brings innovative lighting and display technologies closer to reality