Turning metals into insulators and back again

Researchers have examined the effect of ultrafast laser pulses on a low temperature superconducting material. Studying the way that light interacts with the superconductor at room temperature - and the effects of laser pulses on the material - gives insight into the change between metals and insulators.

Stretch the new flex for programmable rubber keyboard

Scientists have developed a soft, flexible, stretchable keyboard using a type of rubber known as a dielectric elastomer.

Mathematicians identify limits to heat flow at the nanoscale

New formula identifies limits to nanoscale heat transfer, may help optimize devices that convert heat to electricity.

A sticky breakthrough

In an important step toward creating a practical underwater glue, researchers have designed a synthetic material that combines the key functionalities of interfacial mussel foot proteins, creating a single, low-molecular-weight, one-component adhesive.

Enroute to a quantum computer

Physicists detect mechanisms in semiconductor nanostructures which can cause stored quantum information to be lost and inhibit this by applying magnetic fields.

Versatile single-chip sensor for ion detection in fluids

Researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a single-chip electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of multiple ions in fluids. The demonstrator paves the way to small-sized and low-cost detection systems for agriculture, healthcare and lifestyle applications, food quality monitoring and water management.

Nanotechnology sensor sends electronic signal when it detects estrogen

Researchers have developed a new sensor that can detect low levels of E2, one of the primary estrogen hormones, in liquids.

Inkjet hologram printing with nanocrystalline ink

Vivid holographic images and text can now be produced by means of an ordinary inkjet printer. This new method is expected to significantly reduce the cost and time needed to create the so-called rainbow holograms, commonly used for security purposes - to protect valuable items, such as credit cards and paper currency, from piracy and falsification.

Sensor sees nerve action as it happens

Technique provides first real-time, eagle-eye view of neural activity in mammal brains.

A new way to make X-rays with graphene

Researchers have found a phenomenon that might lead to more compact, tunable X-ray devices made of graphene.

European Nanoelectronics Infrastructure now open for access

This EU programm enables researchers to gain fast and easy access to Europe?s leading nanoelectronics institutes.