Monopole current offers way to control magnets

Using numerical simulations, the group showed how a magnetic field could be used to control the properties of north and south poles, which are fractionalized from magnetic moments of electrons, on a frustrated magnet called a quantum spin ice.

Semiconductors with an aligned interface

Researchers have determined the electronic characteristics of an interface between two wide bandgap semiconductors - an insight that will help improve the efficiency of light-emitting and high-power electronic devices.

A simple soak for a solar tune-up

Researchers have developed a method that enhances the ability of colloidal quantum dot solar cells to convert the sun?s energy into electricity by altering the surface chemistry of their functional layers in a noninvasive way.

How bacteria get their groove: Mechanism behind flagellar motility

A new study with high-speed AFM sheds light on mechanism underlying the assembly and activation of flagellar motor in the bacteria Bacillus subtilis.

The end of 'Pump Fiction'

New basic insights into the workings of a biomolecular mechanism crucial to life: the calcium pumps in our cells.

Promising nanosensors for submarines, mines and spacecraft

Scientists are developing nanostructured gas sensors that would work at room temperature.

How the magnetoelastic effect can control the magnetic properties of nanoelements

Rapidly modifying magnetic properties is key for low power magnetic devices. The MULTIREV project has contributed to a study which exploits magnetoelastic coupling, for the design of strain-controlled nano-devices.