Soft matter and liquids Research update Microscopes reach new depths AFMs go beneath the surface of liquids Read article: Microscopes reach new depths
Microscopy Research update Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale Piezoelectric effect offers a new way to study biomaterials Read article: Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New transistor breaks speed record Physicists have shown how to build a transistor that can operate in the much sought-after terahertz band Read article: New transistor breaks speed record
Diagnostic imaging Research update Magnetic sensors tackle viruses Small changes in the Brownian motion of nanoparticles can be used to detect biomolecules Read article: Magnetic sensors tackle viruses
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanodevices target viruses Physicists explore new methods for virus detection Read article: Nanodevices target viruses
Microscopy Research update DNA imager dies Maurice Wilkins, whose work led to the discovery of the structure of DNA, has died
Nuclear medicine Research update New look for NMR Force-based approach takes magnetic resonance in new direction Read article: New look for NMR
Nuclear medicine Research update Single spins come into view Magnetic resonance gives atomic force microscopy an extra dimension Read article: Single spins come into view
Diagnostic imaging Research update Brain scans made easy Lead helmet cuts out background noise Read article: Brain scans made easy
Nanomaterials Research update Viruses go from strength to strength New results on bacteriophages could have applications in nanotechnology Read article: Viruses go from strength to strength
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