Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray laser images single virus particles New method 'outruns' radiation damage Read article: X-ray laser images single virus particles
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists create ‘backward laser’ Device could monitor pollutants and explosives, say researchers Read article: Physicists create ‘backward laser’
Structure and dynamics Research update Water isomers separated by spin New technique could lead to ultra-sensitive NMR Read article: Water isomers separated by spin
Structure and dynamics Research update CERN moves closer to antihydrogen spectroscopy New trap puts physicists on cusp of revealing antimatter's fine structure Read article: CERN moves closer to antihydrogen spectroscopy
Ultrafast science Research update Bosons bossed into Bose–Einstein condensate Physicists create the first ever BEC from light Read article: Bosons bossed into Bose–Einstein condensate
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Beetle beauty captured in silicon Iridescent material could be used to create smart windows Read article: Beetle beauty captured in silicon
Transport properties Research update Honeycomb windows that could harvest the Sun Polymers and fullerenes combine to generate photocurrents Read article: Honeycomb windows that could harvest the Sun
Structure and dynamics Research update Organic solar cells receive a boost Electron–hole ‘excitons’ travel farther than before through organic semiconductors Read article: Organic solar cells receive a boost
Structure and dynamics Research update Unravelling the secrets of silk production Neutrons reveal unexpected goings on in the belly of silk worms Read article: Unravelling the secrets of silk production
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene shines a light on surface-enhanced spectroscopy New Raman scattering model could lead to better photodetectors and sensors Read article: Graphene shines a light on surface-enhanced spectroscopy
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