Ultrafast science Research update Millikelvin cooling of large molecules is no myth Sisyphus provides inspiration for chilling technique Read article: Millikelvin cooling of large molecules is no myth
Low-temperature physics Research update Moses Chan backtracks on search for supersolids Mundane effect misinterpreted as new phase of matter Read article: Moses Chan backtracks on search for supersolids
Ultrafast science Research update Ultracold fermions simulate spin–orbit coupling Experiments could shed light on Majorana particles Read article: Ultracold fermions simulate spin–orbit coupling
Superconductivity Research update Space–time crystals on the horizon How to build a crystal that is ordered in time as well as space Read article: Space–time crystals on the horizon
Plasma physics Video Plasma road map navigates the field Uwe Czarnetzki on how plasma applications are shaping the modern world Read article: Plasma road map navigates the field
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight Quantum dots get electrons hopping Read article: ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight
Ultracold matter News Our favourite pictures of 2011 From Batman under the microscope to dancing black holes Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2011
Transport properties News Our top videos of the year From superconductivity to classical music Read article: Our top videos of the year
Low-temperature physics Interview Neutrons for the future at the Institut Laue-Langevin Andrew Harrison talks about how the Grenoble lab hopes to maintain its world-class position Read article: Neutrons for the future at the Institut Laue-Langevin
Transport properties Research update Rashba gets hotter and more pronounced Improved spin-splitting effect could boost spintronics Read article: Rashba gets hotter and more pronounced