Soft matter and liquids Research update Virus boosts nanoparticle memory Computers of the future could be infected with the tobacco mosaic virus Read article: Virus boosts nanoparticle memory
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bubbles collapse without weight Scientists carry out novel experiments on "cavitation" under microgravity conditions
Soft matter and liquids Research update Plasmas move into dentistry Researchers develop a "plasma needle" that can kill oral bacteria Read article: Plasmas move into dentistry
Transport properties Research update Organic transistors act as sensors New nanotube transistor could operate as an ultrasensitive chemical detector Read article: Organic transistors act as sensors
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shedding light on biomaterials Scattering is responsible for guiding light in biological materials Read article: Shedding light on biomaterials
Soft matter and liquids Research update New look for “Newton’s bucket” Physicists create six-cornered polygons on the surface of water Read article: New look for “Newton’s bucket”
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Ice freezes at room temperature Water acts like a glue between nanoscale surfaces Read article: Ice freezes at room temperature
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Water drops bounce into action Physicists observe unusual jets created when drops of water hit a surface Read article: Water drops bounce into action
Transport properties Research update Spray-on silicon makes its debut Scientists find way of making electronic devices using silicon from solution
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A new look for bifocals Optical scientists develop spectacles that can change focus Read article: A new look for bifocals
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