Advanced materials Research update Novel nanosheet allows for efficient molecular sieving Two-dimensional zeolite crystals provide new membrane materials for applications from desalination to batteries Read article: Novel nanosheet allows for efficient molecular sieving
Soft matter and liquids Research update Elastic foam uses machine learning to detect how its shape changes Technology could be used in robots that are more responsive to their environment Read article: Elastic foam uses machine learning to detect how its shape changes
Advanced materials Research update Dipolar quantum mixture makes its debut First ever magnetic condensates made of two different atomic species could help shed more light on many-body phenomena Read article: Dipolar quantum mixture makes its debut
Advanced materials Research update DNA nanobot escapes from a maze New work could help advance autonomous and intelligent nanoscale robotic systems Read article: DNA nanobot escapes from a maze
Advanced materials Research update Astrophysical dynamo could appear in Weyl metal Recently discovered topological material might be used to test for the effect responsible for generating and sustaining magnetic fields in galaxies, stars and planets Read article: Astrophysical dynamo could appear in Weyl metal
Advanced materials Research update Why gradually does it for maximizing strength Studies of copper reveal the benefit of combining a gradient approach with twinning dislocations and the mechanisms behind the improved properties Read article: Why gradually does it for maximizing strength
Advanced materials Research update 3D acoustic crystals go topological Coupled “saddle” surface states that greatly reduce backscattering of sound waves might be used to make more efficient sound filters and sensors Read article: 3D acoustic crystals go topological
Advanced materials Research update Coupled spintronic neurons learn to recognize vowels Networked nano-oscillators could help make brain-like computer Read article: Coupled spintronic neurons learn to recognize vowels
2D materials Research update Tuneable superconductivity appears in topological insulator A key step towards making a quantum computer from these materials Read article: Tuneable superconductivity appears in topological insulator
Advanced materials Research update Large family of quantum spin liquids revealed Researchers identify quantum spin liquid traits in rare-earth chalcogenides Read article: Large family of quantum spin liquids revealed