Soft matter and liquids Research update DNA acts like a “piston” Biophysicists have built the first expanding-contracting DNA device
Read article: Nanowire lasers go electric Nanomaterials Research update Nanowire lasers go electric Scientists have made the first electrically driven nanowire laser
Soft matter and liquids Research update Light powers artificial membrane Researchers build an artificial photosynthetic membrane using light induced electron transfer
Transport properties Research update Electronic devices based on single molecules Researchers measure the conductance of a single hydrogen molecule
Structure and dynamics Research update Molecules power nanoscale computers Scientists have made tiny mechanical logic circuits from cascading molecules
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Atom lithography sees the light A new technique for making integrated circuits draws on the principles of magnetic resonance imaging
Nanomaterials Research update EPS announces prize winners The achievements of 17 physicists have been recognized by prizes from the EPS
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Semiconductors and electronics Research update Silicon atoms play a bit part Physicists create a memory based on the presence or absence of a silicon atom
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