Transport properties Research update Erasing data could keep quantum computers cool How negative entropy could stop a quantum computer from overheating Read article: Erasing data could keep quantum computers cool
Ultrafast science Research update Silicon nanopillars steer infrared light Nanopillars could bend light through photonic circuits Read article: Silicon nanopillars steer infrared light
Optical physics Research update Nanoantennas target single particles Device could be used to detect gases such as hydrogen Read article: Nanoantennas target single particles
Nanomaterials Research update Unzipped graphene reveals its secrets Edge-state study could lead to better nanoelectronics Read article: Unzipped graphene reveals its secrets
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Activated’ graphite oxide boosts supercapacitors New form of carbon could aid energy storage Read article: ‘Activated’ graphite oxide boosts supercapacitors
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotech industry comes under fire Researcher questions whether nanoscale components can be mass-produced Read article: Nanotech industry comes under fire
Optical physics Research update Nano-antenna fashions charge from light New device collects light and converts it into a current Read article: Nano-antenna fashions charge from light
Nanomaterials Research update STM calculations put atoms in a different light Simulations better explain microscopy images of carbon nanostructures Read article: STM calculations put atoms in a different light
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator becomes insulating at the surface Insulating state in Bi2Se3 could find applications in spintronics and even quantum computing Read article: Topological insulator becomes insulating at the surface
Transport properties Research update Solar power without solar cells Sun's energy can be harnessed in insulating 'optical battery', physicists claim Read article: Solar power without solar cells