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
Transport properties Research update Prototype ‘Mott transistor’ developed Phase transition found to occur through bulk of material Read article: Prototype ‘Mott transistor’ developed
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene defects tracked as they creep and climb Electron microscope maps dislocations with unprecedented resolution Read article: Graphene defects tracked as they creep and climb
Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells New structure extends the lifetimes of charge carriers Read article: Quantum-dot mixture could boost solar cells
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