Ultrafast science Research update Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible System could also be used to study ultrafast chemistry Read article: Pulsed lasers could make proton therapy more accessible
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature Device could detect single viruses and be used for environmental monitoring Read article: Tiny sensor measures mass and temperature
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets New method is inexpensive, highly sensitive and portable Read article: Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets
Careers Feature Shocking hearts gently Eberhard Bodenschatz describes a less-invasive approach to heart defibrillation Read article: Shocking hearts gently
Biophysics Interview The physics of cancer Cécile Sykes talks to Physics World about the roles physics can play in cancer studies Read article: The physics of cancer
Ultracold matter Research update Nitrogen vacancies detect magnetic fields in fluids Nanodiamonds controlled using optical tweezers Read article: Nitrogen vacancies detect magnetic fields in fluids
Biomedical devices Analysis Oscar Pistorius is helping to redefine ‘disability’ James Dacey explores the controversial scientific debate about whether Oscar Pistorius's running blades give him an unfair advantage Read article: Oscar Pistorius is helping to redefine ‘disability’
Transport properties Research update Hydrogel electronics makes its debut Nanostructured gel could lead to better sensors and supercapacitors Read article: Hydrogel electronics makes its debut
Lasers Research update Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria Spectroscopy technique monitors decontamination Read article: Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria
Transport properties Research update New nanosensors could detect disease earlier Device detects molecules at extremely low concentrations Read article: New nanosensors could detect disease earlier