Ultrafast science Video The future’s bright for DESY DESY director Helmut Dosch explains how the former particle physics facility is flourishing thanks to photon science Read article: The future’s bright for DESY
Ultrafast science Video Shining a light on FLASH Edgar Weckert talks about photon science at DESY Read article: Shining a light on FLASH
Ultrafast science Research update Electrons caught moving on the edge Breakthrough that could enable physicists to regulate photosynthesis Read article: Electrons caught moving on the edge
Transport properties Research update Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Novel materials could be woven into 'smart clothes' that pick up sound Read article: Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone
Structure and dynamics Research update Proton is smaller than we thought New measurement of proton size puts old theory on trial Read article: Proton is smaller than we thought
Ultracold matter Research update Entangling photons with electricity 'Entangled' LED could help make quantum computer Read article: Entangling photons with electricity
Structure and dynamics Research update Short-lived tin is doubly magic Flipping standard protocol reveals doubly magic nuclei number seven Read article: Short-lived tin is doubly magic
Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA robots move with purpose Manmade walkers and spiders follow the rules Read article: DNA robots move with purpose
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold dipoles are under control Long-range interactions are a first Read article: Ultracold dipoles are under control
Transport properties Research update Nanotube ‘fuzz’ boosts optical performance Carbon and gold join forces in photonic metamaterial Read article: Nanotube ‘fuzz’ boosts optical performance
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