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A polymer template with a multiscale hierarchical structure makes stable superhydrophobic surfaces in a simple, one-step process.

A new iron-arsenide based superconductor with critical temperature above 40 K.

A new compound containing fluorine in the family of iron-based superconductors has a transition temperature of 55 K.

The oscillations of a tiny mechanical beam can store bits of information for low-power computing.

A metal surface covered in nanowire ‘bristles’ is incredibly good at repelling water.

Interaction between electrons may have to be considered for a fuller understanding of conductance through quantum point contacts and related quantum devices.

Scientists have developed a simple method for making a carbon nanotube crystal.

The interaction between dye molecules and gold nanorods to which they are attached tells a resonating, colorful story.

Liquid crystals that simultaneously reflect light of many different colors could enable fabrication of low-power displays and other optical components.

High-performance resonators have been made by reinforcing aluminum with carbon nanotubes.

Light-initiated exothermic nanotube-polymer composites enable rapid localized temperature control in lab-on-a-chip platforms.

Electron holography reveals the magnetic domains in the write-heads used for magnetic recording.

Chains of nickel ‘nanoballs’ coated in nickel carbide exhibit strong one-dimensional magnetic properties.

Laser irradiation of polymer nanocomposites containing CdS quantum dots is used to fabricate light-emitting microstructures.

A luminescent metal complex selectively detects trace amounts of histidine and histidine-rich proteins in the presence of other amino acids and contaminants.

Presence of iodine is critical for the growth of mercury-based nanotubes.

Liquid-crystal templates create platinum fibres with an ordered periodic array of stacked doughnut-like mesospaces.

An electron beam directed onto polystyrene can ‘draw’ light-emitting nanostructures.

Room temperature ferromagnetism is observed in nonmagnetic nanocrystals capped with a nonmagnetic oxide.

The incorporation of quantum dots into polymer thin film transistors extends the lifetime of the memory state.