Predicting the pattern 12 July 2016 A model that predicts the radiation pattern from patch antennas in real installations could take the guesswork out of communication device development
Perfectly formed memory 12 July 2016 Resistive random-access memory that avoids an initial forming process improves fabrication methods and reliability
Taking control back from the cloud 12 July 2016 A user-controlled file security scheme makes it possible to instantly revoke access to files hosted on internet cloud servers
Light-modified material modifies light 12 July 2016 A material whose optical properties can be modified on a small scale by laser light promises a wide range of applications
Invisible particles ‘seen’ for the first time 12 July 2016 A mysterious effect in which particles do not scatter light has been observed at optical wavelengths for the first time
Design tool beefs up artificial muscles 28 June 2016 Polymeric materials that stretch out when electrically stimulated can benefit from realistic numerical simulations
Chew slowly and chomp less 28 June 2016 Chewing habits determine blood sugar levels after a carbohydrate-rich meal
Perovskite promise 28 June 2016 Computer model fills fundamental knowledge gaps of a high performance solar material
Staying on track 28 June 2016 A combination of advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability
Charging ahead with magnesium batteries 28 June 2016 Tired of running out of charge on your smartphone? The hunt is on for a longer-lasting battery
Getting a grip on mussel adhesion 28 June 2016 Fibrous mussel ‘beards’ secrete sticky protein primers to cling to wet surfaces
The journey from blood to tonsils 14 June 2016 Single-cell analysis reveals how immune cells are related and which ones accumulate in the tonsils during childhood
Graphene-based thermal modulators 14 June 2016 Squeezing graphene is a way to control its heat conduction, paving the way to harvesting waste heat for power