Technique uses photons, fundamental components of light, to measure nanoscopic materials thinner than 100,000th the width of a human hair—with 30,000 fired per second and 500bn throughout

Engineers studied self-assembled block polymer membranes, which allow for both customizable and uniform pore sizes, as a platform for water treatment systems

Most autonomous vehicles require intricate hand-labeled maps, but MIT CSAIL's MapLite enables navigation with just GPS and sensors

The technique could lead to on-site, real-time detection of heavy metals in water

The advancement could streamline and boost scientific research all over the world and help the computing industry

The research focuses on rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in cell phones, laptops, and other electronics

A polymer has been discovered with many of the same characteristics we enjoy in plastics, such as light weight, heat resistance, strength, and durability

Novel technology allows researchers to see dynamic reactions as they happen at the nanoscale

The technique could lead to new medical treatments for wound healing and direct printing of grafts for skin disorders

New device can detect gamma rays and identify radioactive isotopes

Hybrid perovskites hold promise to be more efficient in converting light into energy than traditional solar cell materials

Researchers invent nano-coating for synthetic leather that cleans itself—and won't get sticky on a hot day