Structure and dynamics Research update Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost Signals amplified one million times Read article: Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost
Ultrafast science Feature Shedding new light on old art Martin Fischer shows the benefits for the art world of the laser-based technique of pump–probe microscopy Read article: Shedding new light on old art
Ultrafast science Research update Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements New ultrasound method visualizes slow-flowing blood Read article: Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements
Optical physics Video Building the perfect lens with metamaterials A theorized "perfect" microscope could have a dramatic impact on nanotechnology and the biosciences Read article: Building the perfect lens with metamaterials
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Soft matter and liquids Research update Artificial muscles lift heavy loads Polymer-based devices could also generate and store energy Read article: Artificial muscles lift heavy loads
Synchrotron science Video Seeing the past with X-ray vision Revealing a pioneering technique for looking inside fossils using synchrotron radiation Read article: Seeing the past with X-ray vision
Structure and dynamics Research update Neutron study aims to improve HIV drugs Hydrogen-bonding sites, pinpointed by neutron crystallography, could improve antiretrovirals Read article: Neutron study aims to improve HIV drugs
Biomaterials Blog How mussels stretch but don’t snap MIT researchers explain why mussels are so good at clinging onto things
Biomedical devices Research update Telescopic contact lens comes into view Technology could help people with age-related macular degeneration Read article: Telescopic contact lens comes into view
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