Nanomaterials Research update Phase-change memory becomes more portable Nanotubes shrink power demands Read article: Phase-change memory becomes more portable
Nanomaterials Research update Zinc peels back graphene layers New processing technique could lead to electronic devices Read article: Zinc peels back graphene layers
Transport properties Research update Uncertainty hits SESAME project Middle East unrest puts funding in "jeopardy" Read article: Uncertainty hits SESAME project
Optical physics Research update Metamaterial breaks refraction record Array of metal structures has highest refractive index ever Read article: Metamaterial breaks refraction record
Transport properties Research update New nanostructure combines memory and logic elements Magnetic semiconductor could lead to new processing paradigm Read article: New nanostructure combines memory and logic elements
Transport properties Research update Molybdenite transistor is a first Could 2D material rival graphene in future electronics? Read article: Molybdenite transistor is a first
Transport properties Research update Pure spin current created in graphene Research bodes well for carbon-based spintronics Read article: Pure spin current created in graphene
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray laser images single virus particles New method 'outruns' radiation damage Read article: X-ray laser images single virus particles
Nanomaterials Research update Theorists turn to graphene for clues to Higgs Symmetry-breaking in carbon sheets resembles electroweak split, say physicists Read article: Theorists turn to graphene for clues to Higgs
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tiny water hammers bash blades Researchers investigate how water droplets bring inefficiency to turbines Read article: Tiny water hammers bash blades
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