October 21, 2005

Researchers at Rice University have built a one-molecule car, complete with working chassis, axles, and wheels.

Rice University scientists have constructed a car a little wider than a strand of DNA, complete with rotating wheels, functioning axles, and a chassis.

The design details of the world's smallest vehicle will be published in a future edition of the journal Nanoletters, according to a statement issued Thursday.

Scientists working on single-molecule machines with a mechanical function have created molecules that resemble motors, switches, turnstiles, gears, gyroscopes, and even elevators.
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