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Materials

Diamond defect enables magnetic sensing breakthrough

Lightbulb moment for graphene

Mass production method could open up nano-fibre applications

Coating breakthrough holds promise for gold nanorod applications

Twin dilemma for strong but ductile metals

Chameleon-like material promises colour-shifting films for camouflage and displays

Scientists take step towards artificial leaves

Self-cleaning paint withstands hard knocks

Technology will help architects 3D print concrete moulds

Chemical bond formation observed by laser technique

Metal-free technique supports wider use of controlled radical polymerisation

So dry it's waterproof