Quantum mechanics Research update Physicists move closer to the quantum limit A tiny mechanical arm has been made to vibrate at just above the limits of the uncertainty principle
Nanomaterials Research update Nano-foam makes magnetic debut New form of carbon has the lowest density ever measured in a solid
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes go magnetic Proximity effect could lead to applications Read article: Carbon nanotubes go magnetic
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Zinc-oxide nanorings circle new applications Physicists have made novel single-crystal nanoring structures Read article: Zinc-oxide nanorings circle new applications
Nanomaterials Research update Mass detection enters attogram regime Nanoelectromechanical device breaks sensitivity record Read article: Mass detection enters attogram regime
Transport properties Research update Electromagnets double up New approach can combine electric and magnetic materials Read article: Electromagnets double up
Nanomaterials Research update “ViriChip” shows up viruses Scientists have made a device that detects viruses when used with an atomic force microscope
Soft matter and liquids Research update DNA self-assembles nanotube transistor Researchers harness the properties of DNA to make electronic devices
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanowires drop out of fluid research Researchers make breakthrough discovery in the behaviour of bubbles and droplets Read article: Nanowires drop out of fluid research
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes join the army Carbon-based devices can be used to detect deadly gases Read article: Nanotubes join the army