Elham Fadaly has won an award for her work on semiconductor crystal growth mechanisms, which helped to create a silicon-based light emitter
Read article: Exploring the hidden world behind electronic devices
Rotation is detected by observing nuclear spins
Read article: Atomic-scale gyroscope uses diamond defects
Tomography technique measures the shape of lunar soil particles in rich detail
Read article: Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects
Bio-inspired method could have applications in medical devices, robotics and smart textiles
Read article: Graphene oxide fibres fuse and fissure
Better body armour could be made from new shock absorbers
Read article: Materials absorb huge impacts by forcing water through nanopores
Newly observed phenomenon might be harnessed to prevent mineral fouling in water pipes
Read article: ‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution
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
Effect could be exploited to boost conductivity in nanowires
Read article: Disorder enhances transport in 1D systems, calculations reveal
New atomic electron tomography measurements could transform our understanding of non-crystalline materials
Read article: Metallic glasses reveal their secrets
New material could be used in reusable face masks to help fight COVID-19
Read article: Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles
