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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Double graphene coat is slippery stuff
Two layers of carbon atoms could reduce wear and tear in tiny machines
Saw-toothed sapphire helps build polymer arrays
Self assembly produces ultra-dense arrays of nanoscale elements over large areas
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Graphane makes its debut
Graphene's insulator cousin could store hydrogen fuel
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Broadband invisibility cloak unveiled
New device conceals objects over 4 GHz frequency range
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Experiment resolves century-old optics mystery
Minkowski proved wrong about momentum of light
Reasons to be cheerful
The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year
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Superconductor switches on and off
Discovery could lead to faster and more efficient transistors
New thermometer could help redefine temperature
Tunnel junction relates Kelvin degrees to Boltzmann constant
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