Fast-replicating bacterial viruses, phages, have been harnessed to accelerate the evolution of biomolecules in the laboratory

Chromium nanoparticles show toxicity similar to that of hexavalent chromium

Graphene–metal nanocomposites normally made by multistep techniques can now be made in one step by electrodeposition

Biologically inspired material responds to multiple stimuli and has both upper and lower critical solution temperatures

Addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel while producing fewer emissions

A urine test can quickly evaluate exposure to arsenic in its various toxic forms: New reference material improves test’s precision

Ruthenium complexes selectively target and kill cancer cells over healthy cells

Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future

Way of generating CO from easy-to-handle powder could eliminate need for CO-detectors and high-pressure equipment

Cleaner diesel and gasoline could be produced with metal–organic frameworks that remove nitrogen and sulfur contaminants