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Electronics

Low-noise amplifier can detect radiation traces

Nanotube vibration could act as data storage

Low light imaging banishes distortion to see cancer cells

Variable-property metamaterial has optical application potential

Brain implant points to advanced prosthetics

Tobacco smoke sensor provides real time data

'Sandwich' effect unlocks low-cost laser material

Internet and web pioneers win 'Nobel for engineering'

Finance and flag-waving

Shooting for success: the launch of the Catapult centres

US engineers unveil transformer-style robotic chimp

Researchers put materials in a bind