Transport properties Research update Cracking the code for single-molecule junctions First accurate calculation of “porphyrin” conductance achieved Read article: Cracking the code for single-molecule junctions
Ultrafast science Research update Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light Unexplained discovery could have major impact on data-storage methods Read article: Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light
Solar cells Research update Making better solar cells with polychiral carbon nanotubes New device absorbs across a wider portion of the solar spectrum Read article: Making better solar cells with polychiral carbon nanotubes
Transport properties Research update Going mobile with NMR spectroscopy Technology miniaturized to fit sand-grain-sized chip Read article: Going mobile with NMR spectroscopy
Optical physics Research update Nanoparticles open a new window into the brain New imaging technique could help treat strokes, cancer and dementia Read article: Nanoparticles open a new window into the brain
Transport properties Research update Molecular seeds sprout identical carbon nanotubes New technique produces nanostructures with specific electronic properties Read article: Molecular seeds sprout identical carbon nanotubes
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Silicon nanorods bend light in new directions Ultrathin coatings could replace bulky optical components Read article: Silicon nanorods bend light in new directions
Optical physics Research update Self-assembly and plasmonics could join forces to boost solar energy New method allows 200 fluorescent molecules to be arranged around a gold nanoparticle Read article: Self-assembly and plasmonics could join forces to boost solar energy
Transport properties Research update Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes Gold nanoparticles could help with early disease detection Read article: Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface Film could be used as coating on any substrate Read article: Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface
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