CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food safety, and environmental monitoring and cleanup. The researchers…

Scientists have identified a new species of bacteria in the mudflats of Oregon's Yaquina Bay that is capable of conducting electricity, a property uncommon among living organisms.

Ionic liquid–induced self-assembly creates tough, ultrathin ionogels in seconds for flexible devices.