Surfaces and interfaces Research update Silicon nanorods bend light in new directions Ultrathin coatings could replace bulky optical components Read article: Silicon nanorods bend light in new directions
Semiconductors and electronics Video The future is flexible A look inside the headquarters of MC10, a spin-off company developing flexible electronics Read article: The future is flexible
Transport properties Research update Phosphorene sees the light Phosphorus allotrope is the new 2D material of choice Read article: Phosphorene sees the light
Transport properties Research update Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene Creation and control of surface plasmon polaritons could boost opto-electronics Read article: Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene
Transport properties Research update Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics Different materials integrated into a single electronic device Read article: Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Laser mimics biological neurons using light Micropillars are the latest bright idea for artificial brains Read article: Laser mimics biological neurons using light
Semiconductors and electronics Research update How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone Cheap, high-quality cameras could improve cryptography Read article: How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone
Transport properties Research update Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene Physicists find new way of fine-tuning electronic properties Read article: Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Sistine Chapel artworks seen in a new light Tuned LEDs will illuminate masterpieces without causing damage Read article: Sistine Chapel artworks seen in a new light
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor New insights into molybdenite could lead to better electronics Read article: Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor
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