Structure and dynamics News Tests begin at new Middle East synchrotron Commissioning of accelerator component starts at facility in Jordan Read article: Tests begin at new Middle East synchrotron
Structure and dynamics Research update Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road Molecular motor fuelled by electron microscope Read article: Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road
Structure and dynamics Research update Norman Ramsey: 1915–2011 Atomic-clock pioneer dies aged 96 Read article: Norman Ramsey: 1915–2011
Transport properties Research update Undulator brings ILC closer to reality Positron source could be crucial to future particle colliders Read article: Undulator brings ILC closer to reality
Structure and dynamics Research update Ergodic theorem passes the test Individual dye molecules go with the flow Read article: Ergodic theorem passes the test
Structure and dynamics Research update Oxygen isotopes boost neutron scattering Technique could unravel mysteries of water and glass Read article: Oxygen isotopes boost neutron scattering
Structure and dynamics Research update Quasicrystal discovery bags 2011 chemistry Nobel Israeli scientist Dan Shechtman wins SEK 10m prize Read article: Quasicrystal discovery bags 2011 chemistry Nobel
Ultracold matter Research update Nanoantenna separates light of different colours Red and blue light go in opposite directions Read article: Nanoantenna separates light of different colours
Structure and dynamics Analysis Neutron target station takes the heat Michael Banks looks at a novel approach to cooling the proton target at the European Spallation Source Read article: Neutron target station takes the heat
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant Defect-free coating could lead to efficient pipes in the chemical industry Read article: Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant