Nanomaterials Research update Nanocrystals produce hydrogen using sunlight New artificial photosynthesis process is very stable Read article: Nanocrystals produce hydrogen using sunlight
Surfaces and interfaces Video Nanotechnology: the view from the community Researchers share their thoughts on the significance of nanotechnology and its possible applications Read article: Nanotechnology: the view from the community
Quantum optics Video The world’s quietest building – a video tour Physics World visits the Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Information in Bristol Read article: The world’s quietest building – a video tour
Business and innovation Feature Starting from scratch Mehdi Yazdanpanah describes how he turned $500 and one great idea from his PhD research into a successful small business Read article: Starting from scratch
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before Scientists generate 640 GPa and push towards pressures at the core of gas giants Read article: Improved diamond-anvil cell allows higher pressures than ever before
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanolayers make a coating of many colours Semiconductor film changes hue with thickness Read article: Nanolayers make a coating of many colours
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Negative friction surprises researchers Force increases with decreasing load Read article: Negative friction surprises researchers
Transport properties Research update Gossamer ‘nanoweb’ blocks light Counterintuitive result might lead to new optical devices Read article: Gossamer ‘nanoweb’ blocks light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Carbon dioxide ‘corrodes’ ice, say scientists Rising greenhouse-gas concentrations could make glaciers more likely to crack Read article: Carbon dioxide ‘corrodes’ ice, say scientists
Transport properties Research update Graphene tunnel barrier makes its debut Spintronics could benefit from wonder material Read article: Graphene tunnel barrier makes its debut