Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor New device could act as an electronic 'nose' Read article: DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor
Soft matter and liquids Research update Silicon melts in reverse Thermodynamic quirk could benefit semiconductor industry Read article: Silicon melts in reverse
Soft matter and liquids Research update Rolling rubber bands stretch students Tumbling ribbons have surprising shapes Read article: Rolling rubber bands stretch students
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bursting bubbles cascade on camera Study could lead to better foams Read article: Bursting bubbles cascade on camera
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Spotting fake bank notes with butterfly colour Structural colour of Papilio blumei recreated in the lab Read article: Spotting fake bank notes with butterfly colour
Soft matter and liquids Research update Locks and keys build tiny structures Flexible bonds could be used in 'nanomachines' Read article: Locks and keys build tiny structures
Soft matter and liquids Research update Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Findings could lead to arachnid-inspired materials Read article: Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals
Transport properties Research update Superconductors could simulate the brain Josephson junctions would allow rapid simulation of brain functions Read article: Superconductors could simulate the brain
Soft matter and liquids Research update Physicists watch entropy in action Cluster formation ruled by rotational and vibrational symmetry Read article: Physicists watch entropy in action
Structure and dynamics Research update Spider web inspires fibres for industry The secret behind the spider's water collection skills uncovered Read article: Spider web inspires fibres for industry
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