Shape affects performance of micropillars in heat transfer

New study shows how the shape of nanostructures impacts how well they retain water - and heat.

Intriguing discovery provides new insights into photoelectric effect

The discovery that free electrons can move asymmetrically provides a deeper understanding of one of the basic processes in physics: the photoelectric effect.

New liquid crystals allow the directed transmission of electricity

Organic power cable for electronic components.

Product authentication at your fingertips with plasmonic films

Imagine, too, if fast, stable, and reversible color switching could be easily developed in solids, opening up promising applications in color displays, signage, sensors, and information encryption.

Controlling 2-D magnetism with stacking order

Researchers discover why magnetism in certain materials is different in atomically thin layers and their bulk forms.

A metronome for quantum particles

A new measurement protocol makes it possible to measure the quantum phase of electrons - an important step for attosecond physics.

Quantum material goes where none have gone before

Alloy behaves strangely while traversing potential 'spin liquid' state.