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  1. Physics

    Lone protein molecule could tip this scale

    A scale-on-a-chip capable of weighing individual, biologically active proteins took a step closer to reality as a minuscule, vibrating bridge detected the mass of a mere 30 xenon atoms.

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  2. Physics

    Tense encounters drive a nanomotor

    Exploiting the relative strength of surface tension forces in the world of tiny objects, a novel type of nanomotor creates a powerful thrust each time molten metal droplets merge.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Detecting cancer in a flash

    Instant identification of cancer cells may become possible following experiments demonstrating that healthy and cancerous cells alter laser light in different, and distinguishable, ways.