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This can include, for example, news of funding and research organizations, societies, or points of controversy within materials science. Feature Articles are concise descriptions of recent research developments written by the scientists personally responsible for much of the research described. They not only give an overview of work published to date, but may also contain new, previously unpublished results. Through these articles the non-specialist will gain an appreciation of the importance of the work and a starting point in the specialist literature. Manuscripts should be between 15 and 20 pages in length, contain 9-12 display items, and be divided up into appropriate sections, including an experimental section if new results are presented.