Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton Physicists turn quantum problem into an opportunity Read article: ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton
Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to control magnetic atoms on graphene Discovery could lead to high-density data storage Read article: How to control magnetic atoms on graphene
Transport properties Research update Plasmons convert light into a voltage Discovery of 'plasmoelectric effect' could lead to new solar cells Read article: Plasmons convert light into a voltage
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene boosts thermal conductivity of popular plastic Laminate material could find use in electronic and lighting devices Read article: Graphene boosts thermal conductivity of popular plastic
Structure and dynamics News Chemistry Nobel awarded for super-resolution microscopy Eric Betzig, Stefan Hell and William Moerner share 2014 prize Read article: Chemistry Nobel awarded for super-resolution microscopy
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny scaffolds toughen ceramics Lightweight material springs back after being deformed Read article: Tiny scaffolds toughen ceramics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Fractal-like honeycombs take the strain Strong yet lightweight structures inspired by nature Read article: Fractal-like honeycombs take the strain
Quantum optics Research update Graphene drum could store quantum information Carbon resonator is coupled to superconducting microwave cavity Read article: Graphene drum could store quantum information
Quantum optics Research update Superabsorbing rings could lead to better cameras and solar cells Quantum effect could be put to work in a range of optical technologies Read article: Superabsorbing rings could lead to better cameras and solar cells
Nuclear power Research update Ion beams simulate nuclear-reactor damage Seven years in a reactor recreated in just four days Read article: Ion beams simulate nuclear-reactor damage
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