Quantum friction: does it exist after all?
New calculations suggest no lateral force between moving plates in a vacuum
Read article: Molecular junctions make a switch
Molecular junctions make a switch
Study sheds light on tunnelling
Double graphene coat is slippery stuff
Two layers of carbon atoms could reduce wear and tear in tiny machines
Read article: Nanotubes wreak havoc with heat
Nanotubes wreak havoc with heat
Electrons flowing in 1D structures dissipate energy in strange ways
Read article: Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies
Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies
Hybrid devices could lower cost of solar power
Read article: Microscope sees the Fermi surface
Microscope sees the Fermi surface
Scanning-tunnelling technique adapted to map bulk electrons
Read article: Nanoscale friction: thinking big helps
Nanoscale friction: thinking big helps
Size may not matter when it comes to friction
Read article: Saw-toothed sapphire helps build polymer arrays
Saw-toothed sapphire helps build polymer arrays
Self assembly produces ultra-dense arrays of nanoscale elements over large areas
Read article: Nanoelectronics made easy
Nanoelectronics made easy
New technique makes transistors that approach the atomic scale
Read article: Detecting colour on the nanoscale
Detecting colour on the nanoscale
Nanotube-based devices mimic human vision
