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
Optical physics Research update New printing method takes a cue from nature Magnetic nanoclusters change colour on command Read article: New printing method takes a cue from nature
Transport properties Research update Graphene works as a highly sensitive mass detector Easy readout from one-atom-thick resonator Read article: Graphene works as a highly sensitive mass detector
Ultrafast science Research update Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy Multiple carrier generation could boost efficiency Read article: Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy
Nanomaterials Research update Breath-testing for cancer using gold Electric response of nanoparticles reveals cancerous compounds Read article: Breath-testing for cancer using gold
Ultrafast science Research update Plasmonic laser puts the squeeze on light US researchers claim world's smallest semiconductor laser
Transport properties Research update DNA scaffolds could make nano-circuits New 'DNA origami' technique could boost electronics Read article: DNA scaffolds could make nano-circuits
Transport properties Research update Seeing quantum effects on a big scale Researchers propose way to couple a single atom to a mechanical oscillator
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Making graphene in a flash A common camera flashbulb can turn graphite oxide into graphene Read article: Making graphene in a flash
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