Shape-shifting vesicles mimic living cells
Taking a bottom-up approach to recreating biological complexity
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Cracking the code for single-molecule junctions
First accurate calculation of “porphyrin” conductance achieved
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Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light
Unexplained discovery could have major impact on data-storage methods
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Making better solar cells with polychiral carbon nanotubes
New device absorbs across a wider portion of the solar spectrum
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Silicon nanorods bend light in new directions
Ultrathin coatings could replace bulky optical components
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Charging up with jumping droplets
Energy-harvesting device taps into atmospheric humidity
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Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface
Film could be used as coating on any substrate
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Static electricity helps geckos get a grip
Contact electrification was wrongly ignored for decades, say researchers
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Materials inspired by nature
Researchers demonstrate the superior performance of bio-inspired materials
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Nanoscience debate rages on: stripy nanoparticles
Jon Cartwright looks at the debate surrounding "stripy nanoparticles"
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