Ultracold matter Research update Molecules line up in laser grid Long-range interactions between cold molecules could allow studies of quantum magnetism Read article: Molecules line up in laser grid
Transport properties Opinion and reviews The seven chemical wonders Matin Durrani ponders a former BP chairman’s choices of “seven elements that have changed the world” Read article: The seven chemical wonders
Transport properties News Graphene pioneer Konstantin Novoselov goes Dutch Nobel-prize winner takes up part-time post at Nijmegen Read article: Graphene pioneer Konstantin Novoselov goes Dutch
Transport properties News ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion Grenoble lab enters a new phase Read article: ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion
Transport properties Research update Highly sensitive skin-like sensor lights up at touch Nanowire LED array works thanks to "piezophototronic effect" Read article: Highly sensitive skin-like sensor lights up at touch
Transport properties Research update New spin on ferromagnetic Kondo effect Model could be tested on triple quantum-dot system Read article: New spin on ferromagnetic Kondo effect
Transport properties Research update ‘Champion’ nanostructures could improve solar water-splitting cells Best metal-oxide photoanode ever made from haematite Read article: ‘Champion’ nanostructures could improve solar water-splitting cells
Ultracold matter Research update Unexpected interactions between solitons detected Long-range interactions observed over astronomical distances Read article: Unexpected interactions between solitons detected
Transport properties Research update Graphene circuit breaks the gigahertz barrier All-graphene microwave circuits could be possible Read article: Graphene circuit breaks the gigahertz barrier
Ultracold matter Research update Physicists design acoustically invisible walls Method can be used over a range of frequencies Read article: Physicists design acoustically invisible walls
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