Transport properties Research update Computer chips cut energy consumption Manufacturers announce breakthrough dielectric Read article: Computer chips cut energy consumption
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Molecule carrier is on the straight and narrow Carbon dioxide is delivered with nanoscale precision Read article: Molecule carrier is on the straight and narrow
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Neutrino detector is compact yet sensitive Detector to hunt down weapons-grade material Read article: Neutrino detector is compact yet sensitive
Superconductivity Research update Silicon becomes a superconductor Physicists discover exceptionally high doping is the key Read article: Silicon becomes a superconductor
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
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