Nanomaterials Research update New form of carbon is so hard it can indent diamond Novel material consists of amorphous carbon clusters locked into a crystalline lattice Read article: New form of carbon is so hard it can indent diamond
Structure and dynamics Research update Colour printing hits ultimate resolution Disc-over-hole nanoarchitecture creates bright colours Read article: Colour printing hits ultimate resolution
Nanomaterials Video Why don’t objects on the nanoscale behave as we expect? Annela Seddon explains why materials behave in surprising ways at the nanoscale Read article: Why don’t objects on the nanoscale behave as we expect?
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Condensed-matter trio scoop Dirac prize Three theorists win Dirac's birthday medal for their work on topological insulators Read article: Condensed-matter trio scoop Dirac prize
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray spectroscopy detects single atoms New experiments could open the way to X-ray microscopy of nanostructures Read article: X-ray spectroscopy detects single atoms
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Graphene logic for the real world Devices work in ambient conditions Read article: Graphene logic for the real world
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold atoms simulate electrical conduction Ohmic resistance seen for ballistic atoms Read article: Ultracold atoms simulate electrical conduction
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanowires give vertical transistors a boost Freestanding structures are made on silicon Read article: Nanowires give vertical transistors a boost
Transport properties Research update Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin Simple sensor can measure pressure, shear and torsion Read article: Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Polymers help assemble complex nanofeatures New technique from MIT could help pack more electronic components onto a microchip Read article: Polymers help assemble complex nanofeatures
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