This week's top news stories...

9 May 2012

So..it's time again for the most popular news articles, between 30th April and 6th May, read by you:

The rundown is...

1.	Golden potential for thin films: Directed self-assembly for device-ready thin films
2.	Nano decorations boost electrical and catalytic performance: New technique is simpler, faster and provides greater control
3.	Boron-nitride nanotubes show potential for cancer treatment: Doubling the effectiveness of certain treatments

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