Magnetism and spin Research update How to measure a single quantum spin in a rapidly rotating diamond Lasers and microwaves used to study crystal spinning at 200,000 rpm Read article: How to measure a single quantum spin in a rapidly rotating diamond
Nanomaterials Research update Fungal ‘shrapnel’ bursts into the atmosphere Airborne fragments of fungal cells just 30 nm across have been found at concentrations far higher than expected Read article: Fungal ‘shrapnel’ bursts into the atmosphere
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial intelligence reveals how light flows around nanoparticles New technique could be used to design a wide range of optical devices Read article: Artificial intelligence reveals how light flows around nanoparticles
Nanophotonics Research update Photon frequency doubler is controlled by light New technique could lead to all-optical computers Read article: Photon frequency doubler is controlled by light
Nanomaterials Research update Nanomaterial-coated fabric destroys chemical warfare agents Composite metal-organic frameworks might be used in protective suits and face masks for soldiers Read article: Nanomaterial-coated fabric destroys chemical warfare agents
2D materials Research update Ultra-flat graphene goes wrinkle free Proton-assisted growth smooths out the carbon sheet Read article: Ultra-flat graphene goes wrinkle free
Accelerators and detectors Research update Accelerator-on-a-chip created by inverse-design algorithm Device gives electrons kilovolt boost over just 30 microns Read article: Accelerator-on-a-chip created by inverse-design algorithm
Nanomaterials Research update Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism An approach usually employed in astrophysics has been scaled down to the quantum realm Read article: Multi-modal nanoprobes reveal hidden magnetism
Nanomaterials Research update Diamond defect takes 3D image of 27-atom cluster NMR technique could be extended to study large molecules and nanostructures Read article: Diamond defect takes 3D image of 27-atom cluster
Nanomaterials Research update DNA building blocks self-assemble in response to environment Technique could create synthetic biology systems that perform logical functions Read article: DNA building blocks self-assemble in response to environment
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