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
Telescopes and space missions Opinion and reviews Thinking big about the future Kirstin Matthews and Padraig Moloney argue for more basic science spending Read article: Thinking big about the future
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Graphene transistors give bioelectronics a boost Devices could find use in retinal implants Read article: Graphene transistors give bioelectronics a boost
Transport properties Video What is a thermopower wave? Michael Strano introduces the idea of a self-propagating thermal wave Read article: What is a thermopower wave?
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