Surfaces and interfaces Research update Towards frictionless nanomachines Researchers find ways to cut friction at the nanoscale
Structure and dynamics Research update A fresh look at glass New experiments show glass to be surprisingly stable Read article: A fresh look at glass
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles join a new league Algorithm gives clues to the 3D structures of tiny particles Read article: Nanoparticles join a new league
Optical physics Research update New look for optical microscopy Making images without photons Read article: New look for optical microscopy
Microscopy Feature Seeing with electrons Electron microscopes enter a new era Read article: Seeing with electrons
Structure and dynamics Research update STM reveals molecular first The Jahn-Teller effect is seeen in single molecules for the first time Read article: STM reveals molecular first
Particles and interactions Research update X-rays reveal more about exotic atoms Particle physicists have explored a form of hydrogen in which the electron is replaced by a negative kaon Read article: X-rays reveal more about exotic atoms
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Art turns to thermodynamics Computer simulations could help date paintings and spot fakes Read article: Art turns to thermodynamics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Microscopes reach new depths AFMs go beneath the surface of liquids Read article: Microscopes reach new depths
Microscopy Research update Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale Piezoelectric effect offers a new way to study biomaterials Read article: Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale
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