Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot films convert infrared photons into visible light New material could lead to better solar cells and cameras Read article: Quantum-dot films convert infrared photons into visible light
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists entangle qubits in a semiconductor at room temperature In addition to quantum-computing applications, the system could be used as an in vivo biological sensor Read article: Physicists entangle qubits in a semiconductor at room temperature
Transport properties Research update Cyborg roses become transistors and logic gates Conductive polymer turns living plants into electronic devices Read article: Cyborg roses become transistors and logic gates
Transport properties Research update Quantum fingerprint is impossible to replicate Manufacturing shortcoming is turned into a security opportunity Read article: Quantum fingerprint is impossible to replicate
Ultrafast science Research update All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure Ultrafast measurement does not require ultrahigh-vacuum conditions Read article: All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure
Transport properties Research update Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air Miniature loudspeakers create acoustic holograms, which levitate particles Read article: Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air
Transport properties Research update Chirality affects current flow in graphene transistors Novel findings could lead to new field of "chiraltronics" Read article: Chirality affects current flow in graphene transistors
Transport properties Research update Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis Viral scaffolding allows excitons to travel faster and further Read article: Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin transistor can be turned on with a tiny voltage New tunnelling device gets around fundamental limit on performance Read article: Ultrathin transistor can be turned on with a tiny voltage
Transport properties Research update Superconductor induces magnetism in non-magnetic gold Surprising effect could be a boon to superconducting spintronics Read article: Superconductor induces magnetism in non-magnetic gold