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A simple technique that uses silicon templates produces ultrasmooth metal films for transporting surface plasmons

Low-frequency noise in graphene transistors

The adsorption geometry of C₆₀ molecules on a silver surface

Nanodiamonds allow insoluble drugs to be dispersed in water.

Interactions between scientists and artists or designers can be beneficial for both sides and, as Richard Jones reports, offer intriguing glimpses of the future.

From single-electron physics and DNA-based sorting techniques to efforts to improve the performance of atomic force microscopes, carbon nanotubes are still at the forefront of research in many areas of nanoscience and technology.

We propose a proactive approach to the management of occupational health risks in emerging technologies based on six features: qualitative risk assessment; the ability to adapt strategies and refine requirements; an appropriate level of precaution; global applicability; the ability to elicit voluntary cooperation by companies; and stakeholder involvement.

The presence of a single charge on a carbon nanotube strongly affects its mechanical oscillations

The self-assembly of micellar aggregates can be switched on or off by a change in pH or temperature

The first evolutionary tree for gold nanoparticles describes how to create a huge variety of shapes and sizes from one seed particle

Common surfaces such as the lotus leaf cannot repel hot water because of changes in surface roughness and surface free energy

Extremely high-resolution microscopy could be realized using self-assembled nanosize lenses

A two-dimensional electronic metamaterial

The electrons in graphene form an almost perfect quantum fluid

Hybrid core–multishell nanowires are excellent electrical and physical connectors

Materials with multiscale architectures are more compatible with blood

Solid-state nanopores can distinguish double-stranded nucleic acid molecules from single-stranded ones

Pieces of DNA can be used to separate different types of carbon nanotubes

Surface plasmons can be used to propel gold nanoparticles