Gas flows follow conventional theory even at the nanoscale
Century-old “Knudsen flow” model remains valid for holes just 0.3 nm across
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Nanotubes show their true colours
Single-wall carbon materials come in no fewer than 466 different hues – a finding that could benefit electrochromic displays and solar panels
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3D vortex rings appear in a bulk magnet
Smoke-ring-like structures might have applications in energy-efficient 3D data storage and processing
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Tiny particles get the panoramic treatment
New label-free optical imaging technique could be used to study viruses and other structures at the molecular level
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Nanomesh pressure sensor preserves skin’s sense of touch
New device might find use in prosthetics, robot-assisted surgery, human–machine interfaces and wearable health care monitors
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A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists
A materials and music quiz and the sad demise of the Arecibo observatory are also in this week’s podcast
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Magnetic perovskite gets the lead out
New material could be used to make spintronics devices without the hazards of its lead-based cousin
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DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures
Complex three-dimensional nanostructures could find use in quantum computing and magnetic field sensing
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Gold nanotubes and infrared light could treat asbestos-related cancer
Gold nanotubes can enter mesothelioma cells and destroy them when heated with infrared laser light
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Electrically tuneable network learns fast
Researchers used a deep learning approach to optimize complex multi-terminal nanoelectronics devices for the first time
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