Optically detected magnetic resonance of nitrogen vacancy centres in diamond enables the detection of pressure-induced phase transitions, but interpreting their magnetic resonance spectra remains challenging. Here the authors propose implanted silicon vacancy defects in 4H-SiC for in situ magnetic phase detection at high pressures.

The authors propose a method for the scalable manufacturing of metalenses using deep-ultraviolet argon fluoride immersion lithography and wafer-scale nanoimprint lithography, opening a route towards their low-cost, high-throughput mass production.

RNA-based therapeutics hold promise for the treatment of several diseases. This Review provides an overview of hydrogels for RNA delivery, discussing how the chemical nature and physical properties of hydrogels can be explored for tailored RNA loading and release, and highlighting the use of these materials in biomedical applications.

This Review discusses the field of antiferromagnetic spintronics with a focus on coherent effects.

Nickelate superconductivity has so far been limited to thin films, raising questions about the role of the polar substrate–film interface. Here the authors utilize advanced characterization techniques to reveal the interfacial atomic structure and its relevance for superconductivity.

Redox-active non-conjugated radical polymers are promising candidates for metal-free aqueous batteries but their energy storage mechanism in an aqueous environment remains unclear. The role of the electrolyte in such polymers for designing metal-free aqueous energy storage electrodes is now elucidated.

Optically detected magnetic resonance of nitrogen vacancy centres in diamond enables the detection of pressure-induced phase transitions, but interpreting their magnetic resonance spectra remains challenging. Here the authors propose implanted silicon vacancy defects in 4H-SiC for in situ magnetic phase detection at high pressures.

A curvature-sensing antiviral peptide is repurposed to disrupt tumour-derived exosomes and used in combination with immune checkpoint blockade cancer therapy.

The authors propose a method for the scalable manufacturing of metalenses using deep-ultraviolet argon fluoride immersion lithography and wafer-scale nanoimprint lithography, opening a route towards their low-cost, high-throughput mass production.

Subcentimetre-size black phosphorous and its alloy films have been achieved on conventional substrates through sustained feedstock release design, and exhibit high crystalline quality and composition-dependent bandgap tunability.

A measure of the impact of scientific papers indicates that they are on average becoming less disruptive — this could reflect changes in the scientific community.

Click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry have finally been recognized with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The hunt for a quantum spin liquid continues with new materials and more refined methods leading the way.

Zhu-Jun Wang and Zhi Liu discuss how advanced characterization technologies have helped to understand ancient man-made materials and human history.

Zhi-Wei Shan, a professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University (School of Materials Science and Engineering), talks to Nature Materials about the non-negligible impact of trace impurities in metallic structural materials.