Soft matter and liquids Research update Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer Tiny rods and cubic cages move deep into tumours Read article: Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor New insights into molybdenite could lead to better electronics Read article: Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks Design could help build 'stopped-light laser' Read article: Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks
Nanomaterials Research update Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease New technique avoids messy, wet chemistry Read article: Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease
Transport properties Research update Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built New graphene-anode cell that produces 1 µW could be used as an ovulation test Read article: Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built
Soft matter and liquids Research update Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength Nanoscale study of sturdy shells could lead to better body armour Read article: Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength
Structure and dynamics Research update Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules Beam is the world's smallest man-made nanomechanical oscillator Read article: Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules
Transport properties Research update Graphene gains thermal vision Room-temperature detector is first to cover infrared spectrum Read article: Graphene gains thermal vision
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New material offers angular control over light Filter could be used in cameras and thermal solar systems Read article: New material offers angular control over light
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants Nanotube-augmented plants are a "nanobionic" first Read article: Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants