X-ray analysis sheds light on fading Modernist paintings
Whitening of yellow pigments linked to degradation of cadmium sulphide
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Reptile skin inspires super-slippery steel surfaces
Copying patterns found on snakes and lizards could reduce friction in tiny machines
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Graphene coating boosts battery performance
Carbon layers allows silicon nanoparticles to expand and contract without damage
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Spectrometer made from quantum dots is compact and low cost
Devices could someday be used in household appliances
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Bringing the human eye into focus
New imaging technique resolves the rods and cones at the back of the eye
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Quantum cryptography set for lift-off
Satellite transmits qubits to the Earth's surface
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Could lasers guide and control the path of lightning?
New method to steer electric discharges around an obstacle uses laser beams
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Frequency combs smooth out optical-fibre signals
Research could mean higher bandwidth for optical fibres, and so more data
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Thin semiconductors go through the Mott transition
Research could help build photonic devices from novel 2D transition metals
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Kirigami patterns make composite materials more stretchy, while staying strong
Method could be used to make flexible electronics and optoelectronic devices
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