Ultracold atoms could provide 2D window to exotic 1D physics

Physicists propose new vantage point to observe quantum fractionalization.

Step right up for bigger 2D sheets

Theory shows how monocrystals of hexagonal boron nitride come together.

Researchers look toward nature to beat cancer

Researchers are inventing new ways to fight the deadly disease.

First scalable graphene yarns for wearable textiles produced

The newly developed process has the potential produce tonnes of conductive graphene-based yarn, using existing textile machineries and without adding to production costs.

Quality problems in nanomaterials curb development

The problem is that it is difficult to analyse the crystal structure and there are no established standard methods for classifying the materials.

Light pulses provide a new route to enhance superconductivity

Scientists show that pulses of light could be used to turn Mott insulators beyond simple conductors to superconductors.

Interdisciplinary collaboration yields hardest, thinnest coatings yet discovered

Researchers believe they have discovered the hardest, thinnest, most wear-resistant coatings yet - plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposited titanium and vanadium nitrides.