Vacuum and cryogenics Research update US Nobel laureates: vote Obama Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation' Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Ultrafast science Research update Lasers slim down radiotherapy equipment Accelerating electrons using lasers could save valuable space and time in hospitals
Optical physics Research update Tiny microscope aims for Third World market Device is the size of a penny and could be manufactured for as little as £5 Read article: Tiny microscope aims for Third World market
Diagnostic imaging Feature Shedding light on life Why new fluorescence-microscopy techniques are proving a challenge for physicists and biologists alike Read article: Shedding light on life
Transport properties Research update Sweat glands are tiny antennas Radiation reflected by the skin could potentially reveal a person’s emotional state
Ultrafast science Research update Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light Technique produces shortest wavelengths for a FEL Read article: Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light
Transport properties Feature Holography gets smart Exploring the potential of holograms that can respond Read article: Holography gets smart
Ultracold matter Research update Light could trap and release bacteria Optofluidic simulations may lead to new sensors Read article: Light could trap and release bacteria
Structure and dynamics Research update New magnetic sensor could probe the brain Portable device operates at room temperature