Read article: ‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution
‘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
Read article: Collaboration has mission to build UK’s first commercial quantum computer
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: Disorder enhances transport in 1D systems, calculations reveal
Disorder enhances transport in 1D systems, calculations reveal
Effect could be exploited to boost conductivity in nanowires
Read article: Metallic glasses reveal their secrets
Metallic glasses reveal their secrets
New atomic electron tomography measurements could transform our understanding of non-crystalline materials
Read article: Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles
Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles
New material could be used in reusable face masks to help fight COVID-19
Read article: Promethean Particles spins out continuous process for making nanoparticles
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: Photonic-crystal ‘sunflower’ follows the light
Photonic-crystal ‘sunflower’ follows the light
Light-activated device could find use in intelligent solar cells
Read article: Nanoparticle sensors detect arsenic in drinking water
Nanoparticle sensors detect arsenic in drinking water
A low-cost sensor based on gold nanoparticles changes colour when exposed to arsenic-contaminated water
Read article: Porous carbon aerogels might power future Mars missions
Porous carbon aerogels might power future Mars missions
Materials could be used to make electrodes in supercapacitors that operate at ultralow temperatures
Read article: Nanotube artificial muscles pick up the pace
Nanotube artificial muscles pick up the pace
Electrochemically powered actuator is unipolar and contracts more when driven faster, unlike previous devices
