Structure and dynamics Research update Colour printing hits ultimate resolution Disc-over-hole nanoarchitecture creates bright colours Read article: Colour printing hits ultimate resolution
Telescopes and space missions Research update Further proof of extraterrestrial origin of quasicrystals Discovery could change views on quasicrystal and solar-system formation Read article: Further proof of extraterrestrial origin of quasicrystals
Ultrafast science Research update Photon shape could be used to encode quantum information New technique may allow transmission of secure data Read article: Photon shape could be used to encode quantum information
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray spectroscopy detects single atoms New experiments could open the way to X-ray microscopy of nanostructures Read article: X-ray spectroscopy detects single atoms
Transport properties Research update Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin Simple sensor can measure pressure, shear and torsion Read article: Hairy solution to making sensitive artificial skin
Structure and dynamics Research update New chemical bonds possible in extreme magnetic fields Helium molecules could form near neutron stars Read article: New chemical bonds possible in extreme magnetic fields
Superconductivity Research update Space–time crystals on the horizon How to build a crystal that is ordered in time as well as space Read article: Space–time crystals on the horizon
Structure and dynamics Research update Phonon theory sheds light on liquid thermodynamics Physicists dip into old ideas to tackle heat capacity Read article: Phonon theory sheds light on liquid thermodynamics
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Levitating drops controlled by fridge magnets System could be used to model celestial dynamics Read article: Levitating drops controlled by fridge magnets
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight Quantum dots get electrons hopping Read article: ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays