Surfaces and interfaces News Heinrich Rohrer: 1933–2013 Scanning tunnelling microscope pioneer shared Nobel prize Read article: Heinrich Rohrer: 1933–2013
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera Simple and cheap technique could be used in medical imaging Read article: ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Getting to the bottom of foamy physics New model describes the evolution of bubble clusters Read article: Getting to the bottom of foamy physics
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Glass obeys a cracking good law Simple study could have implications for planetary science and forensics Read article: Glass obeys a cracking good law
Transport properties Research update How nanocrystals squeeze through nanotubes Crystals reform at atomic scale to pass through narrow passages within nanotubes Read article: How nanocrystals squeeze through nanotubes
Transport properties Research update Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin Sensors could be used in robotics and for touch-sensitive electronics Read article: Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin
Surfaces and interfaces Video 3D TV without the glasses MIT researchers seek the holy grail of 3D technology Read article: 3D TV without the glasses
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator created for light Surface propagation undeterred by defects Read article: Topological insulator created for light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene loudspeaker could rival commercial speakers and earphones Device uses much less power than conventional speakers Read article: Graphene loudspeaker could rival commercial speakers and earphones
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak Device can cloak 3D objects in all directions Read article: Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak
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