Nanomaterials Research update Silicon atoms seen ‘dancing’ in graphene Motion of cluster atoms tracked using electron microscope Read article: Silicon atoms seen ‘dancing’ in graphene
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor Infrared detector could bring night vision to mobile phones Read article: Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene loudspeaker could rival commercial speakers and earphones Device uses much less power than conventional speakers Read article: Graphene loudspeaker could rival commercial speakers and earphones
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak Device can cloak 3D objects in all directions Read article: Ultrathin ‘metascreen’ forms latest invisibility cloak
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Putting a new spin on photons Giant photonic spin Hall effect observed in metamaterials Read article: Putting a new spin on photons
Quantum optics Research update Physicists bang the drum for quantum memory Data stored and retrieved on thin aluminium disc using vibrations Read article: Physicists bang the drum for quantum memory
Optical physics Research update Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow X-ray studies could lead to new types of designer materials Read article: Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow
Nanomaterials Research update Tomography reveals nanocrystal superlattice Technique shows detailed 3D structure of technologically important nanosolids Read article: Tomography reveals nanocrystal superlattice
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers New technique could give conventional immunoassays a run for their money Read article: Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers
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