Ultrafast science Research update Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life Alga exoskeleton used as a diffraction grating Read article: Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New silicon devices are fast, flexible and semi-transparent Fabrication process could be commercially viable Read article: New silicon devices are fast, flexible and semi-transparent
Superconductivity Research update Tiny switch toggles the position of a single atom Switch is the smallest memory device ever, say its creators Read article: Tiny switch toggles the position of a single atom
Soft matter and liquids Research update Artificial muscles lift heavy loads Polymer-based devices could also generate and store energy Read article: Artificial muscles lift heavy loads
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation Controversial theory gets a boost from the lab Read article: Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation
Structure and dynamics Research update Laser imaging spots brain cancer Raman scattering could help surgeons sort tumours from healthy brain tissue Read article: Laser imaging spots brain cancer
Quantum optics Research update Quantum cryptography reaches out to multiple users One Bob can communicate securely with many Alices Read article: Quantum cryptography reaches out to multiple users
Quantum optics Research update Quantum cryptography is coming to mobile phones New technique could offer protection for passwords and other information transmitted using mobile phones Read article: Quantum cryptography is coming to mobile phones
Telescopes and space missions Research update Star’s flicker reveals its surface gravity Surprise discovery could help characterize exoplanets Read article: Star’s flicker reveals its surface gravity
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Chlorine has graphene covered p-doped material could be suitable for integrated circuits on a chip and RF transistors Read article: Chlorine has graphene covered
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