Transport properties Research update New ‘leviton’ quasiparticle spotted by physicists Leonid Levitov's prediction confirmed after almost two-decade wait Read article: New ‘leviton’ quasiparticle spotted by physicists
Transport properties Research update Surface plasmons reveal grain boundaries in graphene Non-destructive technique could give plasmonics a boost Read article: Surface plasmons reveal grain boundaries in graphene
Nanomaterials Research update Magnetic resonance imaging done at the nanoscale Technique could be used to image viruses or proteins Read article: Magnetic resonance imaging done at the nanoscale
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Surfaces and interfaces Video Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water Graphene could be used as a selective filter to remove impurities from water Read article: Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water
Nanomaterials Research update Shape-shifting metal has a long memory Theoretical model used to create better shape-memory alloys Read article: Shape-shifting metal has a long memory
Transport properties Research update Entangling tiny drum’s beat with microwaves Technique could be used to build quantum processors Read article: Entangling tiny drum’s beat with microwaves
Particles and interactions Research update Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators Chip-based devices fire lasers at glass coated with gratings Read article: Etched glass could create table-top particle accelerators
Transport properties Research update New ‘wagon-wheel’ molecules could make better OLEDs Molecule could also be used as biological sensors or in solar cells Read article: New ‘wagon-wheel’ molecules could make better OLEDs
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Do ultracold neutrons get a kick from nanoparticles? Physicists offer a solution to neutron-lifetime discrepancy Read article: Do ultracold neutrons get a kick from nanoparticles?