Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab “High-harmonic generation” makes small lasers suitable Read article: Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab
Ultrafast science Research update Single-photon transistor plans unveiled One photon can control another Read article: Single-photon transistor plans unveiled
Surfaces and interfaces Research update IBM targets single-atom data storage Big Blue unveils tiny technologies Read article: IBM targets single-atom data storage
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicist models Spiderman suit Web of nanotubes could capture villains
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes guide phonons with ease Heat could be used to transmit data Read article: Nanotubes guide phonons with ease
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists minimize ‘sticky friction’ in tiny machines Discovery could help to increase reliability of small mechanical systems
Ultrafast science Research update X-ray holography breaks the femtosecond barrier New technique could allow atomic processes to be studied in real time Read article: X-ray holography breaks the femtosecond barrier
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Wrinkles winkle out film thickness Film properties measured with ease Read article: Wrinkles winkle out film thickness
Transport properties Research update Perfect lens could reverse Casimir force "Quantum levitation" could reduce friction in tiny machines
Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’ Properties can be tailored by altering chemistry Read article: Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’
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