Transport properties Research update Spin Hall effect detected at room temperature Phenomenon could be exploited in spintronic devices Read article: Spin Hall effect detected at room temperature
Transport properties Research update Photonic crystals go magnetic Researchers make a novel type of photonic crystal from "magnetic atoms"
Surfaces and interfaces Research update See-through silver Researchers develop a way to make metal films transparent Read article: See-through silver
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
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
Semiconductors and electronics Research update LEDs move into the ultraviolet A diode that emits light at the shortest wavelength is made Read article: LEDs move into the ultraviolet
Transport properties Research update Plastics go metallic A new method can make polyaniline films with all the hallmarks of a metal
Transport properties Research update Spray-on silicon makes its debut Scientists find way of making electronic devices using silicon from solution
Transport properties Research update The importance of staying clean Ultra-thin layers of silicon can conduct -- but only if clean Read article: The importance of staying clean
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