# Accidental Nano Hearts Nanoscale Physics Research Provides Visual Surprise By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accidental-nano-hearts References: [thehelper.net](http://www.thehelper.net/forums/showthread.php?t=145792) & [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news185308707.html) Physicists Zhiwei Wang and David Pearmain at the [University of Birmingham's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-living-cells) Nanoscale Physics Research Laboratory who placed palladium atoms on a carbon base earlier this week were surprised with a spontaneously formed [8 nanometer heart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llzo-electrolytes). The researchers had nothing to do with the heart-shaped aspect of the phenomenon. The beautiful palladium heart can’t be seen by the human eye. It’s so small, it couldn’t even be [mounted in jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace), but it was it was photographed as viewed through Lab’s JEOL 2100F microscope, just in time for Valentine’s Day! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nanoscale Physics Research:** Opportunity for further exploration and development of nanoscale physics research. - **Spontaneous Formation:** Potential for investigating and harnessing spontaneous formations in various scientific disciplines. - **Microscopic Visualization:** Advancements in microscope technology to capture and visualize structures at the nanoscale level. ### Who This Affects Most - **Scientific Research:** Potential for new discoveries and applications in scientific research related to nanoscale physics. - **Materials Science:** New materials and structures could be developed by understanding the phenomena of spontaneous formation. - **Microscopy Technology:** Opportunity for advancements in microscopy technology to enhance visualization of nanostructures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Color-Displaying Ink Variants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobe-university.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Synthetic Fiber Heart Valves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyss-institute.md) - [Heart-Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-jewelry.md) - [Three-Dimensional Nano-Sculpting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helical-diodes.md) - [Mechanical Heart Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-beating-heart.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md)