Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA walks the line Coordinated motion could drive molecular machinery Read article: DNA walks the line
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature In search of the black swans The publish-or-perish ethic too often favours a narrow and conservative approach to scientific innovation. Mark Buchanan asks whether we are pushing revolutionary ideas to the margi... Read article: In search of the black swans
Structure and dynamics Research update New technique boosts NMR sensitivity 1000-fold Spin-transfer using "hyperpolarization" could lead to faster, more precise MRI scans Read article: New technique boosts NMR sensitivity 1000-fold
Transport properties Research update Nanotubes flex their muscles Artificial muscle pulled from CNT array Read article: Nanotubes flex their muscles
Ultrafast science Research update Laser captures photosynthesis in action New method shines a light on energy transfer Read article: Laser captures photosynthesis in action
Soft matter and liquids Research update Micromotor could navigate human bloodstream Piezoelectric-powered robots could help unblock arteries Read article: Micromotor could navigate human bloodstream
Soft matter and liquids Research update Quantum-dot device detects DNA New sensor could be used to detect disease
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanowires are guided around chips DNA coating offers a route to self-assembled circuits Read article: Nanowires are guided around chips
Vacuum and cryogenics Opinion and reviews Reasons to be cheerful The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year Read article: Reasons to be cheerful
Soft matter and liquids Research update Random motion of bacteria could drive micromotors Tiny organisms could spin a rotor, say physicists Read article: Random motion of bacteria could drive micromotors