New form of carbon opens up exciting possibilities

The discovery of a simple procedure for synthesis of a new crystalline form of carbon has opened up immense possibilities in the field of …

Perfecting crystals

When cultivated in gravity-free space, crystals have more perfect protien structures that help help in designing better drugs

Tiny big problems

Determining molecular tr In 5 uc res is made easy by the new 'Shake-and-Bake' method

Crystal clear

LCD technology goes further with new findings in liquid crystal behaviour

Growing crystals

An important step in fabricating materials on extremely small scales

Playing Lego with molecules

Scientists are trying to make designer solids -- substances whose molecules they assemble according to a predetermined plan