Editorials

Research on nanotechnology applied to agriculture should focus on understanding the aspects in which the small size can really make a difference.

Number of citations in academic papers is not always a good measure for the influence of applied research papers.

The 2018 Kavli Prize recognizes scientists working in the field of basic biology and reminds us of the importance of fundamental research for uncovering the technologies of the future.

We celebrate Feynman’s work as scientist and communicator on the one hundredth anniversary of his birth.

Artificial molecular machines are scientifically satisfying structures.

Colloidal quantum dots can provide important information on electrical activity in neurons despite the difficulty of in vivo experiments.

The demonstration of room-temperature ferromagnetism in an atomically thin layer broadens the prospects for device applications of 2D van der Waals materials.

Applying a method commonly used in microbiology provides a new way to study the interaction of nanoparticles with environmental samples.

A new surface functionalization method opens the way towards high-performance organic electronic devices on flexible substrates.

Interdisciplinarity highlights the uniqueness of nanoscience.

Scalability and cost efficiency should intensify research efforts in DNA nanotechnology.

We introduce an advisory panel to develop content on the relationship between technology and society.

The pursuit of the 5-nm node continues amid increasing doubts over the long-term relevance of Moore's law.

Research in skin-integrated electronic technologies has the potential to produce breakthroughs in wearable health monitoring and diagnostics.

Outreach activities, like those related to National Nanotechnology Day, contribute to building a science culture, narrowing the gap between science and the public.

The publication of a white paper on nanoscience in China sets the scene for the country's future in the field.

Risk assessment and life-cycle assessment provide complementary information on the impact of a technology on the environment. We present diverging opinions on how to integrate the two approaches to best evaluate the environmental impact of engineered nanomaterials.

Last April, six teams raced molecules on a metallic surface using a scanning tunnelling microscope in the first NanoCar Race. The event brought scientific research in nanotechnology to the attention of the wider public.

We take a closer look at recent developments in research on various strategies to use carbon nanostructures for water desalination.