Instrumentation and measurement Research update Atomic-scale gyroscope uses diamond defects Rotation is detected by observing nuclear spins Read article: Atomic-scale gyroscope uses diamond defects
Nanomaterials Research update Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects Tomography technique measures the shape of lunar soil particles in rich detail Read article: Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene oxide fibres fuse and fissure Bio-inspired method could have applications in medical devices, robotics and smart textiles Read article: Graphene oxide fibres fuse and fissure
Nanomaterials Research update Materials absorb huge impacts by forcing water through nanopores Better body armour could be made from new shock absorbers Read article: Materials absorb huge impacts by forcing water through nanopores
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution Newly observed phenomenon might be harnessed to prevent mineral fouling in water pipes Read article: ‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution
Quantum computing Analysis SPONSORED Collaboration has mission to build UK’s first commercial quantum computer Oxford Instruments NanoScience is partnering in a three-year project to create and develop the UK's first quantum computer capable of running end-user applications in the cloud Read article: Collaboration has mission to build UK’s first commercial quantum computer
Transport properties Research update Disorder enhances transport in 1D systems, calculations reveal Effect could be exploited to boost conductivity in nanowires Read article: Disorder enhances transport in 1D systems, calculations reveal
Nanomaterials Research update Metallic glasses reveal their secrets New atomic electron tomography measurements could transform our understanding of non-crystalline materials Read article: Metallic glasses reveal their secrets
Nanomaterials Research update Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles New material could be used in reusable face masks to help fight COVID-19 Read article: Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles
Nanomaterials Interview Promethean Particles spins out continuous process for making nanoparticles Ed Lester developed a continuous production method for making nanoparticles and founded a company to commercialize the process Read article: Promethean Particles spins out continuous process for making nanoparticles
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