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Read article: Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves Ultracold matter Research update Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves Independent groups see 'Anderson localization' in ultracold gases
Read article: Technique probes nanoscale magnetism Transport properties Research update Technique probes nanoscale magnetism Magnetic and electronic structure of atomic layers revealed for first time
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Transport properties Research update Quantized conductance seen in graphene Graphene nanodevices move a step closer
Transport properties Research update Dawn of the memristor There is a fourth standard circuit element in addition to resistors, capacitors and inductors
Transport properties Research update ‘Racetrack’ memory demonstrated Cheaper, faster data storage could be around the corner