Ultrafast science Research update Scanning tunnelling microscopy and infrared spectroscopy join forces New technique could boost our understanding of surfaces Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscopy and infrared spectroscopy join forces
Ultracold matter Research update Molecules line up in laser grid Long-range interactions between cold molecules could allow studies of quantum magnetism Read article: Molecules line up in laser grid
Ultrafast science Research update Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life Alga exoskeleton used as a diffraction grating Read article: Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life
Structure and dynamics Research update Laser imaging spots brain cancer Raman scattering could help surgeons sort tumours from healthy brain tissue Read article: Laser imaging spots brain cancer
Transport properties News ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion Grenoble lab enters a new phase Read article: ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion
Ultrafast science Research update New atomic clock sets the record for stability Researchers aim to modify device for use outside the laboratory Read article: New atomic clock sets the record for stability
Structure and dynamics Research update Neutron study aims to improve HIV drugs Hydrogen-bonding sites, pinpointed by neutron crystallography, could improve antiretrovirals Read article: Neutron study aims to improve HIV drugs
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tractor beam produced with unstructured light Researchers pull objects with light at the interface between two fluids Read article: Tractor beam produced with unstructured light
Structure and dynamics Research update Grains colliding in mid-air create stronger sandstorms Surprising results from 3D simulations explain how storms are initiated Read article: Grains colliding in mid-air create stronger sandstorms
Structure and dynamics Research update Skyrmion spin control could help speed up electronics Technique could have implications for high-density data storage Read article: Skyrmion spin control could help speed up electronics