Superconductivity Research update Quantum back-action has a cooling effect Researchers have controlled the temperature of a mechanical system by measuring its position. Read article: Quantum back-action has a cooling effect
Transport properties Research update Photonic crystals go magnetic Researchers make a novel type of photonic crystal from "magnetic atoms"
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotube resonators break gigahertz barrier Holy Grail of NEMS performance delivers attogram sensitivity
Transport properties Research update Organic transistors act as sensors New nanotube transistor could operate as an ultrasensitive chemical detector Read article: Organic transistors act as sensors
Transport properties Research update New look for graphene Scientists have invented a graphene-polymer composite Read article: New look for graphene
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Towards frictionless nanomachines Researchers find ways to cut friction at the nanoscale
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holey germanium A new technique to make porous germanium could lead to better solar cells Read article: Holey germanium
Transport properties Research update Sizing up nanotubes Scientists have developed the first method to sort carbon nanotubes by size Read article: Sizing up nanotubes
Nanomaterials Research update New look for nanocomposites Scientists have combined spider silk with biological silica to make an extremely strong nanomaterial Read article: New look for nanocomposites
Nanomaterials Research update Theorists devise world’s smallest fridge Molecular-scale fridge would be powered by thermal fluctuations
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