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?
Transport properties Research update Scientists delve deeper into carbon nanotubes Technique provides wealth of new information about multi-walled structures Read article: Scientists delve deeper into carbon nanotubes
Nanomaterials Video Why are carbon nanotubes so strong? Michael Strano explains why this form of carbon is so tough Read article: Why are carbon nanotubes so strong?
Structure and dynamics Research update Tungstenite triangles emit light 2D material could find applications in lasers and LEDs Read article: Tungstenite triangles emit light
Transport properties Research update Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow Effects could have applications in microfluidic systems Read article: Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow
Structure and dynamics Research update Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR Molecular samples detected and imaged at room temperature Read article: Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR
Structure and dynamics Research update Source produces indistinguishable electrons Technique could help entangle electrons in the future Read article: Source produces indistinguishable electrons
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand Technique requires no heat, light or electricity Read article: Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand
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