Instant insight: Size matters

20 February 2009

Andrew Houlton and colleagues at Newcastle University explain how DNA can direct electronic materials to grow on the nanoscale

Interview: From nano to macro

10 February 2009

Detlef Günther talks to May Copsey about nanoanalytics, football and measuring the largest crystals in the world

Polymers branch into data storage

06 January 2009

Harnessing the power of holography leads to improved information storage

Lighting up the active site

10 February 2009

A fluorescent dye attached to a catalyst probes catalytic cycles at the single molecule level

HIV diagnosis improved

06 February 2009

A cheaper and easier way to monitor HIV in patients could revolutionise global health care, according to scientists in the US

Solar power kills bacteria in water

23 January 2009

Improved solar water decontamination techniques could reduce the spread of water borne diseases in developing countries

Food additive promotes tissue regeneration

02 February 2009

A fast acting, injectable hydrogel could be used to regenerate cartilage in injured patients

Silicate performs strongly at bone regeneration

26 January 2009

Biomaterials scientists in Taiwan have developed a quick-setting cement that could help broken bones to regenerate

2009 spring conferences

RSC Publishing staff will be spread around the globe at a number of major conferences over the forthcoming weeks