Supersolids seen in new light
Theory tips atomic vacancies, while experiment points to ‘superglass’ behaviour
Metals toughen spider’s silk
Discovery could lead to stronger natural and artificial materials
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World’s brightest synchrotron powers up
Over 2000 scientists per year will use the new Hamburg facility
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DNA walks the line
Coordinated motion could drive molecular machinery
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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...
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New technique boosts NMR sensitivity 1000-fold
Spin-transfer using "hyperpolarization" could lead to faster, more precise MRI scans
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Nanotubes flex their muscles
Artificial muscle pulled from CNT array
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Laser captures photosynthesis in action
New method shines a light on energy transfer
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Micromotor could navigate human bloodstream
Piezoelectric-powered robots could help unblock arteries
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Quantum-dot device detects DNA
New sensor could be used to detect disease
