There are striking similarities between the structure of natural river networks and others found in systems as diverse as brains, roads and the communication technologies. Using a series of examples, the authors illustrate how a suite of graph theory-based metrics derived from diverse disciplines can be used to provide new insights into the structure and kinematics of braided river networks.
3D Printing to the Molecular Limit
New findings have the potential to vastly increase the functional capabilities of 3D-printed devices for industries such as electronics, healthcare and quantum computing.
Synthesis of Indium-based Microcolumns and Nanowires by a Vapor-Solid Method
The fabrication of indium-based microcolumns and nanowires with controlled phase and morphology.
Control Magnetism in Ultrathin Magnetic Devices
Researchers demonstrate that magnetic anisotropy can be continuously tuned between the two limits of in-plane and out-of-plane.
Stump Harvesting for Bioenergy: Climatic and Environmental Impacts
Could stumps from managed forests provide sustainable biomass in a future bio-economy or are they all needed in the forest to support other ecosystem services and biodiversity?
Understanding the Motion of Chemically Powered Motors
An investigation of the physics that govern chemically-powered motors.
Origin of Pressure-Induced Metallization in Copper Nitride
Energy-dispersive X-ray absorption spectroscopy to track how the crystal lattice of copper nitride responds to applied high pressure.
Pressure-Resistant Materials for Deep Sea Applications [Video]
Prof. Zheshuai Lin and co-workers report zero linear compressibility (ZLC) in nondense borates under high hydrostatic pressure.
Gene Therapy: Virus-like Delivery System Takes the Heat out of Melanoma
Targeted viral-based gene therapies come with their own risks. A new gene delivery system mimics viral therapies to infect cancer cells with vesicular stomatitis virus matrix protein, with a similar transfection efficiency as the virus itself.
A Reversible Positive Electrode for Lithium and Sodium Ion Batteries
Prof. Nicola Pinna and co-workers prepare a fluoride-based electrode capable of reversible insertion of lithium and sodium ions.