Max Planck Society establishes new research facility for "Intelligent Systems" in Germany, unifying biology, computer and materials sciences

New Max Planck Institute: Intelligent Systems

Tying up Conductive Graphene Ribbons
Templated growth allowed US researchers to make almost zero-resistance nanoscopic ribbons of epitaxial graphene just 15–40 nanometers wide

Nanoparticle Reacts on Sound And Heat
Organic nanoparticle created that uses sound and heat to find and treat tumors could potentially change the way tumors are treated

Nano Flower Power!
Flower-like dipeptide template enables nanoflake film formation - expected to broaden application of biomaterials in surface science

Artificial Synapse Detects Neurotransmitter
Transmitter release from individual living cells detected with conducting polymer electrodes

Size (and Shape) Matters
Oscillations in gels containing a Belousov-Zhabotinsky catalyst depend upon the size and shape of the gel

Angewandte Chemie 13/2011: A Great Model
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

A Vortex for Data Storage
Data storage with ferroelectric materials could be improved by spontaneous formation of vortex nanodomains

Most Accessed Articles: February 2011
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for February 2011

Hybrid Molecular Cluster Batteries
Hybrids of polyoxometalate clusters and carbon nanotubes can be used as cathodes in rechargeable lithium batteries