Transport properties Research update Quantum dots give graphene photodetector a boost Hybrid device is a billion times more sensitive to light Read article: Quantum dots give graphene photodetector a boost
Nanomaterials Research update Building nanomagnets atom by atom Iron chains could point to new magnetic effect Read article: Building nanomagnets atom by atom
Nanomaterials Research update The yoctogram weighs in Nanotube mass sensor sets new record Read article: The yoctogram weighs in
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Single laser makes many colours New design is based on quantum dots Read article: Single laser makes many colours
Transport properties Research update New material filters and polarizes terahertz radiation Stacked layers of graphene could make effective shields Read article: New material filters and polarizes terahertz radiation
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Graphene emits infrared light Population inversion and optical gain spotted in wonder material Read article: Graphene emits infrared light
Transport properties Research update First hint of Majorana fermions spotted in nanowires Elusive particle emerges from topological superconductor Read article: First hint of Majorana fermions spotted in nanowires
Transport properties Research update Dirac cones could exist in bismuth–antimony films Band structures could be engineered to create a range of electronic devices Read article: Dirac cones could exist in bismuth–antimony films
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene capsule reveals nanocrystal growth in action Researchers can now "see" more clearly through liquid cells Read article: Graphene capsule reveals nanocrystal growth in action
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanomachines could benefit from superlubricity Ultra-low friction seen on the microscale Read article: Nanomachines could benefit from superlubricity
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