Ultrafast science Research update Atoms store 2D images for record time Laser conjures up ghostly numbers Read article: Atoms store 2D images for record time
Structure and dynamics Research update Magic cluster rules for hydrogen storage Physicists predict "magic" ratios of atoms in clusters Read article: Magic cluster rules for hydrogen storage
Ultrafast science Research update Laser technique could help redefine the kelvin New method hones in on Boltzmann constant
Structure and dynamics Research update NMR gets seriously small Spinning coil probes nanolitre solids
Ultrafast science Research update European X-ray laser gets the go ahead Funding in place for construction to start early next year Read article: European X-ray laser gets the go ahead
Ultracold matter Research update Optical lattices could give insight into QCD Physicists find analogy between cold atoms and quarks
Structure and dynamics Research update Fibonacci spirals in nature could be stress-related Spiral's formation is related to J J Thomson problem, say physicists Read article: Fibonacci spirals in nature could be stress-related
Transport properties Research update Spins turn light off A new spin on plasmonics Read article: Spins turn light off
Structure and dynamics Research update “Thermal runaway” weakens even the best crystals 80-year-old theory may not set maximum strength after all
Transport properties Research update When graphene meets negative refraction Researchers think that graphene could be used to make a tiny electron lens Read article: When graphene meets negative refraction
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