Surfaces and interfaces Research update Putting a new spin on photons Giant photonic spin Hall effect observed in metamaterials Read article: Putting a new spin on photons
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers New technique could give conventional immunoassays a run for their money Read article: Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings Mass–radius relation for individual discs realized Read article: Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings
Transport properties Research update Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow Effects could have applications in microfluidic systems Read article: Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand Technique requires no heat, light or electricity Read article: Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Somersaulting film generates electricity Energy is harvested from water vapour Read article: Somersaulting film generates electricity
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews Web life Ask Nature: a whole website devoted to biomimicry and its many applications Read article: Web life
Surfaces and interfaces Video Staying dry to stay alive: the ant raft and other water-repellent systems View on demand: an online lecture presented by David Hu Read article: Staying dry to stay alive: the ant raft and other water-repellent systems
Surfaces and interfaces Video Nanotechnology: the view from the community Researchers share their thoughts on the significance of nanotechnology and its possible applications Read article: Nanotechnology: the view from the community
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before Scientists generate 640 GPa and push towards pressures at the core of gas giants Read article: Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before
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