Transport properties Research update Plasmons boost light emission from quantum dots Hybrid nanostructures could make better LEDs Read article: Plasmons boost light emission from quantum dots
Transport properties Research update Researchers make single-atom transistor Transistor may help in developing a functional quantum computer Read article: Researchers make single-atom transistor
Nanomaterials Research update DNA nanorobot delivers drugs Device may be used to treat diseases such as cancer Read article: DNA nanorobot delivers drugs
Optical physics Research update Butterfly lights the way to better thermal imaging Temperature sensor is smaller, faster and more sensitive Read article: Butterfly lights the way to better thermal imaging
Transport properties Research update Nanoshells could boost photovoltaics Whispering-gallery structures trap more light Read article: Nanoshells could boost photovoltaics
Nanomaterials Research update Listening with a ‘quantum ear’ Tiny microphone could pave the way for quantum acoustics Read article: Listening with a ‘quantum ear’
Transport properties Research update Vertical graphene transistor avoids leakage New device can be switched on and off Read article: Vertical graphene transistor avoids leakage
Soft matter and liquids Research update Spider webs strengthened by local sacrifices Arachnid silks could inspire improved building designs Read article: Spider webs strengthened by local sacrifices
Soft matter and liquids Research update Getting to the froth of the matter Physicists create the "ideal foam" in the lab for the first time Read article: Getting to the froth of the matter
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon membranes excel at separating liquids Ultrathin films have highly selective permeability Read article: Carbon membranes excel at separating liquids
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