Ultracold matter Research update Physicists watch chemistry in slow motion Ultracold molecules shed light on chemical reactions Read article: Physicists watch chemistry in slow motion
Ultrafast science Research update New optical clock breaks accuracy record Aluminium-ion device makes use of quantum logic Read article: New optical clock breaks accuracy record
Transport properties Research update Quantum mechanics boosts photosynthesis Solar energy is converted into chemical energy more efficiently thanks to quantum coherence Read article: Quantum mechanics boosts photosynthesis
Structure and dynamics Research update Spider web inspires fibres for industry The secret behind the spider's water collection skills uncovered Read article: Spider web inspires fibres for industry
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists catch sight of trembling particle Quantum stimulation validates Schrödinger's 1930 prediction Read article: Physicists catch sight of trembling particle
Ultrafast science Research update Slowed light breaks record Light stored for over a second in an ultracold cloud of sodium atoms Read article: Slowed light breaks record
Ultrafast science Research update Helium atoms get the ride of their life 'Ponderomotive' forces could boost surface science Read article: Helium atoms get the ride of their life
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Mini lasers’ illuminate dark molecules Microscopy technique shines a new light Read article: ‘Mini lasers’ illuminate dark molecules
Ultracold matter Research update Friction keeps molecular motors on track Biophysicists gain a better understanding of motion in living cells Read article: Friction keeps molecular motors on track
Ultracold matter Research update Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen Berkeley physicists boost parity violation to explore weak force Read article: Parity violation in ytterbium is largest ever seen
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays