Ultracold matter Research update New maze-like beamsplitter is world’s smallest Device could be used for "light-speed" photonic computing Read article: New maze-like beamsplitter is world’s smallest
Structure and dynamics Research update Nanomachine pumps molecules ‘uphill’ New molecular machine is inspired by those found in nature Read article: Nanomachine pumps molecules ‘uphill’
Superconductivity Research update Fermionic microscope sees first light How to clearly image 1000 individual ultracold atoms in a cloud Read article: Fermionic microscope sees first light
Structure and dynamics Research update Crystal-handedness revealed by twisted electron beams New electron-microscopy technique could measure chirality of single molecules Read article: Crystal-handedness revealed by twisted electron beams
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene sandwich squares away ice New research reveals a previously unknown phase of ice Read article: Graphene sandwich squares away ice
Ultrafast science Research update ‘Twisted light’ gives quantum cryptography a boost Technique could make cryptographic systems more resilient to eavesdroppers Read article: ‘Twisted light’ gives quantum cryptography a boost
Structure and dynamics Research update Quantum measurement is for the birds, but is not essential for plants New framework analyses the importance of quantum coherence in biological processes Read article: Quantum measurement is for the birds, but is not essential for plants
Structure and dynamics Research update Virus mapped in 3D using X-ray pulses New technique could help combat HIV and influenza Read article: Virus mapped in 3D using X-ray pulses
Structure and dynamics Research update Two quantum properties teleported together for first time Spin and orbital angular momentum transferred between photons Read article: Two quantum properties teleported together for first time
Structure and dynamics Research update Carbon dioxide’s contribution to greenhouse effect monitored in real time Decade-long study makes direct link between rising greenhouse-gas levels and heating of the Earth Read article: Carbon dioxide’s contribution to greenhouse effect monitored in real time