Lactate plays an unexpected role in brain function.

Nanoscale thin films containing unconventional, glass-like magnetic states can lead to the development of novel charge-spin coupled devices.

Theoretical studies analyze the nature of the bonding relationship between conjugated polymers and carbon-based materials.

Nanoparticles with pores that expand and shrink could prove valuable for biochemical research and drug delivery applications.

Devilrays soak up the sun’s heat then make some of the deepest and fastest dives ever recorded in the ocean.

An enzyme involved in maintaining genome fidelity goes through seven steps to recognize its DNA substrates.

Floating paper cubes containing low-cost, inkjet printed electronic sensors can wirelessly monitor floods in real time.

Generators embedded in windows produce electricity from the temperature differential between an air-conditioned interior and a sunny outside world.

Chaotic optical resonators can trap more light energy than their orderly counterparts.

Light absorption capacity of quantum dot solar cells may soon reach the infrared.

A single photon can free two electrons within a nanocrystal of silver sulfide, revealing its promise as a solar cell material.

First-time reports of the statistical properties of ‘whirlpools’ show they are frequent and seasonal.

Chemically fine-tuning the structure of a class of light porous materials allows efficient and selective removal of CO₂ from air.

Multitasking ferroelectric polymer could store or process data faster than its rivals.

A novel algorithm promises faster functionality for the world’s largest optical-near infrared telescope.

Graphene-based capacitors prove useful in advanced non-linear electronics.

Enzymes crucial to parasite growth offer clues in fight against malaria.

Bendable electronics could help make robust wearable devices that can continuously monitor a person’s health.

Mysterious deep dwelling fish are vastly more plentiful than previously thought and are likely to play a major role in ocean carbon budgets.

Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.

The ability to more precisely design an industrial material will support broad applications such as the storage of gas, including CO2.

Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.

Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.