Diamond-based resonators might become highly sensitive detectors

Physicists have mathematically modelled diamond-based microstructures for producing compact high sensitivity sensors.

New bimetallic alloy nanoparticles for printed electronic circuits

Production of oxidation-resistant copper alloy nanoparticles by electrical explosion of wire for printed electronics.

Coexistence of superconductivity and charge density waves observed

Physicists studied an artificial structure composed of alternating layers of ferromagnetic and superconducting materials. Charge density waves induced by the interfaces were found to extend deeply into the superconducting regions, indicating new ways to manipulate superconductivity.

Computational materials screening reveals promising nitride semiconductors

Researchers use simulations to identify previously undiscovered semiconductors with promising attributes for optical and electronic applications. A nitride among those proposed has been successfully fabricated using high-pressure synthesis and is found to emit red light.

New spin state discovered near absolute zero

Tetrahedral spins challenge third law of thermodynamics.

Self-assembling icosahedral protein nanocage designed

Made-to-order nanocages open possibilities of shipping cargo into living cells, building small chemical reactors.