A simple, inexpensive attachment could help to expand testing to regions with limited resources.
'Bionic' spinach plants can detect explosives
The work has potential applications in agriculture and in the defense and law enforcement fields.
A tiny machine
Electrical and computer engineers design an infinitesimal computing device, once the stuff of science fiction.
Smallest transistor ever made by Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab-led research breaks major barrier in transistor size by creating gate only 1 nanometer long.
UC campuses to partner on $24 million imaging science center
UC Berkeley and UCLA will help lead the new center to improve imaging technology; UC Irvine also will participate.
'Neural dust' could treat the body from inside
On the horizon: wireless, batteryless implants for monitoring organs and improving prosthetics.
5 nanoscience research projects that could deliver big results
From energy efficiency to carbon capture, Berkeley Lab scientists are on it.
This temporary tattoo could save your life
Flexible, wearable sensor in development can transmit real-time blood alcohol level data to your phone.
Teaming up to combat sepsis
UC Santa Barbara scientists collaborate with UC San Diego and others to conduct biomedical research on sepsis, thanks to $12.8M grant.
The flexible, durable solar cell
UC San Diego nanoengineers bring an entrepreneurial bent to solar cell research.
Developing a new treatment system for brain cancer
A UC Berkeley grad student on UC-driven innovations to fight the disease.
Butterfly wings under X-ray reveal insights about color
What makes these insects so bright and colorful? UC San Diego may have found the answer.