Ultrafast science Research update Hall effect takes a spin The use of electric fields to control electron spins could have applications in spintronics Read article: Hall effect takes a spin
Superconductivity Research update Superstructures add to superconducting mystery Defects are in, stripes might be out
Structure and dynamics Research update Explosive breakthrough Complete measurement offers new insights into molecules Read article: Explosive breakthrough
Structure and dynamics Research update Magic clusters double up Theorists have discovered a new family of clusters with a metal core and silver outer shell Read article: Magic clusters double up
Ultrafast science Research update NIST unveils smallest atomic clock An atomic clock that is the size of a grain of rice could bring the technology to portable electronics
Structure and dynamics Research update Glass breakthrough Material scientists make ultrahard glass from alumina Read article: Glass breakthrough
Structure and dynamics Research update Microscopy moves to 4D X-ray device reveals new insights into metals
Structure and dynamics Research update New shift seen in cyclotrons Result could have an impact on a range of precision experiments Read article: New shift seen in cyclotrons
Structure and dynamics Research update Extraterrestrial impact created in the lab Small-scale meteoritic impact could shed light on processes in larger collisions Read article: Extraterrestrial impact created in the lab
Transport properties Research update Single molecules pass doping test A scanning tunnelling microscope has been used to dope single molecules with potassium atoms Read article: Single molecules pass doping test