Transport properties Research update Thin semiconductors go through the Mott transition Research could help build photonic devices from novel 2D transition metals Read article: Thin semiconductors go through the Mott transition
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Kirigami patterns make composite materials more stretchy, while staying strong Method could be used to make flexible electronics and optoelectronic devices Read article: Kirigami patterns make composite materials more stretchy, while staying strong
Quantum optics Research update How to make a better quantum thermometer Physicists develop theoretical framework for measuring heat in tiny objects Read article: How to make a better quantum thermometer
Nanomaterials Research update Table-top spectroscopy technique tracks phonons Ultrafast optical measurements could lead to cooler computer chips Read article: Table-top spectroscopy technique tracks phonons
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold ions put friction to the test Experiment shows how "stick–slip" processes can be finely tuned
Transport properties Research update Single-molecule diode has record-breaking current Highest rectification ratio ever measured for such a device Read article: Single-molecule diode has record-breaking current
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tiny probe reveals electrical conductance of individual atoms Measurements could boost our understanding of superconductivity Read article: Tiny probe reveals electrical conductance of individual atoms
Transport properties Research update Infrared detector to free up Internet of tomorrow Silicon-based device would boost optical bandwidth Read article: Infrared detector to free up Internet of tomorrow
Ultracold matter Research update New maze-like beamsplitter is world’s smallest Device could be used for 'light-speed' photonic computing Read article: New maze-like beamsplitter is world’s smallest
Structure and dynamics Research update Nanomachine pumps molecules ‘uphill’ New molecular machine is inspired by those found in nature Read article: Nanomachine pumps molecules ‘uphill’