Small systems defy second law
Physicists overthrow one of the laws of thermodynamics – but only briefly
UK science nets extra cash
2002 spending review brings the science budget for 2005/2006 to £2.9bn
Silicon atoms play a bit part
Physicists create a memory based on the presence or absence of a silicon atom
X-ray beams thin out
Analytical techniques could benefit from the narrowest-ever beams of X-rays
Diamond-free space dust puzzles astronomers
Primitive meteorites cast doubt on theories of the early solar system
Electron pairs behave like bosons
The classic Hanbury Brown-Twiss experiment turns to superconductors
Young stars challenge old ideas
Astronomers find surprise signs of recent star formation in old galaxies
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Crystalline silicon shapes up
Materials breakthrough could lead to cheaper silicon devices
Nano-boost for data storage
A new type of atomic-scale sensor could transform hard disk technology
Laser lights up water droplets
New technique could monitor the composition of pollutants in the atmosphere
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