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Size (and Shape) Matters

Size (and Shape) Matters

Oscillations in gels containing a Belousov-Zhabotinsky catalyst depend upon the size and shape of the gel

A Vortex for Data Storage

A Vortex for Data Storage

Data storage with ferroelectric materials could be improved by spontaneous formation of vortex nanodomains

Reinventing LCDs

Reinventing LCDs

Using microflows rather than voltage improves liquid crystal displays (LCDs) by making refresh rate ten times faster

Solid-Phase PCR in Real Time

Solid-Phase PCR in Real Time

First tool for real-time monitoring of solid-phase DNA amplification using the polymerase chain reaction and surface plasmon resonance

Cyanide-Free Cyanation

Cyanide-Free Cyanation

Simple, non-toxic, efficient and cyanide-free protocol for the cyanation of aryl halides uses formamide as a cyanide source