General method for screening palladium-based cross-coupling reactions speeds up catalyst optimization

Measuring intracellular viscosity could explain how molecules and signals are transported in diseases such as cystic fibrosis

Lignin oil yield no longer restricted to 23 % — Over 85 % yield achievable when boric acid capping agent is used

Detection of latent fingerprints through release of fluorescein from a nanofiber mat

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