Highlights
Laser
Silicon helps light go through the right channels
25 March 2014Improved design of lasers on optoelectronic chips will advance optical communications
Route Control Signals
Slimmed down for a better fit
25 March 2014A thinner probe array that uses a silicon-based microstructure could underpin safer neural implants
Methyl-CpG-binding Protein 2
The power of proteins to battle the bulge
25 March 2014Improved understanding of the proteins that help the body to control appetite may be useful for the treatment of obesity
Simulations
Finding the right mix
25 March 2014Computer simulations indicate that mixing silicon with other materials improves the diversity of nanoscale electronic devices
Elephant Shark
The elephant shark’s life without bones
11 March 2014Whole-genome sequencing of the elephant shark offers insights into bone disease and immunity in humans
Photodetection
Self-powered wireless light detectors
11 March 2014A low-power photodetection system can harness enough energy to power an autonomous sensor and monitoring network
Solid-state Drives
Ensuring solid-state drives are up to scratch
11 March 2014A data buffering scheme improves the performance of solid-state drives in large-scale, data-intensive applications
Wireless Transmission
Enabling next-generation wireless networks
11 March 2014A modulator that converts an electrical signal into an optical signal could enable faster wireless data transmission
Stem Cells
Focusing on the sweet spot
11 March 2014A novel targeted mass spectrometry technique uncovers an elusive sugar modification in stem cells
Embryo
Mapping a fork in the road
25 February 2014Gene expression profiling reveals the mechanisms that guide the fate of individual embryonic cells
Carbon Nanotubes
There’s no place like foam
25 February 2014A nickel-foam-supported carbon-nanotube electrode offers improved performances for lightweight lithium batteries
Triple-negative Breast Cancer
Understanding aggressive behavior
25 February 2014The discovery of a protein linked to the invasive spread of triple-negative breast cancer may lead to targeted therapies
Exchange-coupled Composite
The best of both worlds
25 February 2014Data storage capacity is enhanced by mixing hard and soft magnetic materials to combine their beneficial properties
