Gold

Nanoparticles offer insights into interactions between single-stranded DNA and their binding proteins

A new gold-catalyzed reaction for the synthesis of aromatic amines could lead to greener production of pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals

Similarities between the electronic states of molecules and the optical properties of gold nanostructures aid the development of new photonic devices

The patterning of templates using ultraviolet light is a promising new method for assembling transparent microwire networks

Gold nanoparticles power a quick and colorful method to detect protein–DNA interactions with nucleotide-specific sensitivity

A lithographic approach based on evaporating solutions makes conducting networks of microwires for electronics

Construction of the world’s smallest controllable gear sets the stage for new nanoscale mechanical devices