Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanodiamond thermometer takes temperature of biological cells New device has millikelvin sensitivity Read article: Nanodiamond thermometer takes temperature of biological cells
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Disorder boosts performance of tiny spectrometer Multiple scattering in silicon allows on-chip integration Read article: Disorder boosts performance of tiny spectrometer
Telescopes and space missions Research update Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within Telltale sign of local interactions detected by NASA probe Read article: Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Electronic skin’ lights up when touched Flexible sensor could find use in robotics and healthcare Read article: ‘Electronic skin’ lights up when touched
Ultrafast science Research update Earth-observation sensor adapted to hunt explosives System is sensitive and flexible, say inventors Read article: Earth-observation sensor adapted to hunt explosives
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll New approach boosts sensitivity to light Read article: Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll
Detectors and sensors Blog Eyeing light pollution Novel apparatus to "instantly quantify" light-pollution levels of a city
Telescopes and space missions Research update Pulsars map the way for space missions Spacecraft could be navigated using X-ray emissions from millisecond pulsars Read article: Pulsars map the way for space missions
Transport properties Research update Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin Sensors could be used in robotics and for touch-sensitive electronics Read article: Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor Infrared detector could bring night vision to mobile phones Read article: Tiny rods and paddle make new thermal sensor