Research Highlights

	Pinch points and Kasteleyn transitions in Kagomé ice. LCN researchers have confirmed the occurence of Kasteleyn transitions in magnetic materials. Posted 01 Jul. 2008. [more]		Bioactive glass development improves drug delivery techniques. LCN researchers working with partners have developed nano-scale bioglass with medical applications. Posted 18 Jun. 2008. [more]

	Industrial dye holds the key to spintronics. LCN researchers have been working with partners to investigate the magnetic properties of commonly-used industrial dyes. Posted 10 Jun. 2008 [more]		Could the missing energy in the universe be measured in a laboratory experiment? Paul Warburton and colleagues at the LCN have been funded by the EPSRC to investigate. Posted 15 Apr. 2008 [more]

	Mitosis stiffened by Moesin Moesin is a key player during mitosis by controlling cell shape and spindle morphogenesis. Posted 11 Mar. 2008 [more]		LCN / UCL article in 2007 top 20 by Institute of Physics Electronic structure methods can be used to model the dynamics of two-qubit gates for quantum computing. Posted 4 Mar. 2008 [more]

Other Research Highlights
A technique for controlling the magnetic properties of a commonly used blue dye could revolutionise computer processing power. Nov 07. [more] An international team of scientists including LCN has found a way to switch a material’s magnetic properties from ‘hard’ to ‘soft’ and back again. Aug 07. [more] Researchers reveal with unprecedented resolution the structures of the smallest pieces of ice that form on hydrophobic metal surfaces. June 07. [more] Novel Gate Dielectric Materials: For the first time theoretical modeling has provided a glimpse into how promising dielectric materials are able to trap charges. Oct 07. [more] Imaging Quantum Entanglement - dramatic effects of quantum mechanics in a simple magnet. Sep 07. [more] New LCN Researcher Studies Magnetic Orientation and Stability of a Single Atom on a Surface. Sep. 07 [more]		Can Nuclear Qubits Point The Way? Jun. 07 [more] X-Ray Holograms Expose Secret Magnetism. May 07 [more] Review article 'ZnO tetrapod nanocrystals' on Materials Today. May 07 [download article] LCN article selected for the cover of the Journal of Physical Chemistry. Apr. 07 [more] Sickle Cell Microcell: UCL Chemistry and LCN scientists have developed a method to deoxygenate haemoglobin, which could lead to treatments for sickle cell anaemia. Jan 07. [more] Rogue odour theory could be right. Dec. 06 [more] Full 3-D image of nanocrystals’ interior created by shining X-rays through them. Jul. 06 [more] Novel Ceramic achieves directional conduction. Apr. 06 [more]