Nanomaterials Research update ‘Universal’ equation describes how materials behave at nanoscale 'No supercomputers involved', says physicist Read article: ‘Universal’ equation describes how materials behave at nanoscale
Renewables Opinion and reviews The lure of synchrotrons Robert P Crease asks how sound are the arguments that the next generation of synchrotron sources are an essential tool for meeting the energy challenge? Read article: The lure of synchrotrons
Transport properties Video Spintronics made easy David Awschalom explains how the spin of the electron could be exploited in completely new types of electronic circuits Read article: Spintronics made easy
Transport properties Video Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics Albert Fert is not resting on his laurels Read article: Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics
Transport properties Video Vox pops: the spin on electronics Physicists tell us what's hot in spintronics Read article: Vox pops: the spin on electronics
Nanomaterials Research update Charges band together in graphene "Wonder material" exhibits collective behaviour Read article: Charges band together in graphene
Transport properties Research update Entangled electrons do the splits Superconducting 'Y' junction could enable solid-state tests of non-locality Read article: Entangled electrons do the splits
Transport properties Research update Electrons flow forever in metal rings Curious quantum effect is verified Read article: Electrons flow forever in metal rings
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanopores sequence DNA New technique could detect markers for genetically inherited diseases Read article: Nanopores sequence DNA
Transport properties Research update Physicists pin down graphite’s magnetism Answer lies in defects between layers Read article: Physicists pin down graphite’s magnetism