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
Transport properties Research update Strain and spin could drive ultralow energy computers Nanomagnet circuits could be used in implantable medical devices Read article: Strain and spin could drive ultralow energy computers
Transport properties Research update Nanoparticles boost thermoelectric efficiency New nanocomposite material could recover energy from car exhausts Read article: Nanoparticles boost thermoelectric efficiency
Nanomaterials Research update Heat engine may be world’s smallest Device made from piezoresistive silicon could form tiny watch mechanism Read article: Heat engine may be world’s smallest
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes spin a yarn Materials are lightweight, yet stronger than steel Read article: Carbon nanotubes spin a yarn
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