Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor New device could act as an electronic 'nose' Read article: DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy Physicists explain scanning-tunnelling microscope mystery Read article: Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy
Transport properties Research update Terahertz scanning acquires sense of direction Metamaterial device could boost airport security Read article: Terahertz scanning acquires sense of direction
Optical physics Research update Scientists cast a fly’s eye New technique mimics insect corneas Read article: Scientists cast a fly’s eye
Optical physics Research update Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance Active layer solves absorption problem Read article: Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance
Transport properties Research update New technique opens a gap in graphene Nanoribbons have armchair edges Read article: New technique opens a gap in graphene
Biomedical devices Research update Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing Technique no longer requires blasting DNA into pieces Read article: Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing
Transport properties Research update Nanofibres power portable electronics Tiny generator could be used in medical implants Read article: Nanofibres power portable electronics
Transport properties Research update Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Novel materials could be woven into 'smart clothes' that pick up sound Read article: Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone
Transport properties Research update Topological electrons reach the next step High surface conductivity endures despite defects Read article: Topological electrons reach the next step