Read article: Nanotubes show their true colours Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes show their true colours Single-wall carbon materials come in no fewer than 466 different hues – a finding that could benefit electrochromic displays and solar panels
Read article: 3D vortex rings appear in a bulk magnet Nanomaterials Research update 3D vortex rings appear in a bulk magnet Smoke-ring-like structures might have applications in energy-efficient 3D data storage and processing
Read article: Tiny particles get the panoramic treatment Microscopy Research update Tiny particles get the panoramic treatment New label-free optical imaging technique could be used to study viruses and other structures at the molecular level
Read article: Nanomesh pressure sensor preserves skin’s sense of touch Biomedical devices Research update Nanomesh pressure sensor preserves skin’s sense of touch New device might find use in prosthetics, robot-assisted surgery, human–machine interfaces and wearable health care monitors
Read article: A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists Nanomaterials Podcasts A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists A materials and music quiz and the sad demise of the Arecibo observatory are also in this week’s podcast
Read article: Magnetic perovskite gets the lead out Nanomaterials Research update Magnetic perovskite gets the lead out New material could be used to make spintronics devices without the hazards of its lead-based cousin
Read article: DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures Nanomaterials Research update DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures Complex three-dimensional nanostructures could find use in quantum computing and magnetic field sensing
Read article: Gold nanotubes and infrared light could treat asbestos-related cancer Nanomedicine Research update Gold nanotubes and infrared light could treat asbestos-related cancer Gold nanotubes can enter mesothelioma cells and destroy them when heated with infrared laser light
Read article: Electrically tuneable network learns fast Nanomaterials Research update Electrically tuneable network learns fast Researchers used a deep learning approach to optimize complex multi-terminal nanoelectronics devices for the first time
Read article: Optical matter machine steps up a gear Optical physics Research update Optical matter machine steps up a gear New device converts twisted laser light into mechanical work