Surfaces and interfaces Research update Two legs faster than four in the quantum world Could some nanomachines tunnel through their surroundings? Read article: Two legs faster than four in the quantum world
Ultrafast science Video The future’s bright for DESY DESY director Helmut Dosch explains how the former particle physics facility is flourishing thanks to photon science Read article: The future’s bright for DESY
Ultrafast science Video Shining a light on FLASH Edgar Weckert talks about photon science at DESY Read article: Shining a light on FLASH
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
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