Magnetism and spin Opinion and reviews A romantic scientist A "magnificent and superior" biography of the 19th-century Danish scientist Hans Christian Ørsted, reviewed by Anja Skaar Jacobsen Read article: A romantic scientist
Transport properties Research update Unpaired spins make graphene magnetic Ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic ordering persists above room temperature Read article: Unpaired spins make graphene magnetic
Quantum optics Research update Blue could be the colour for quantum computers Electrons in dye molecule have surprisingly long decoherence time Read article: Blue could be the colour for quantum computers
Ultracold matter Research update When few become many: forming a Fermi sea Four fermions suffice in 1D ultracold systems Read article: When few become many: forming a Fermi sea
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Ultracold matter Research update Molecules line up in laser grid Long-range interactions between cold molecules could allow studies of quantum magnetism Read article: Molecules line up in laser grid
Transport properties News ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion Grenoble lab enters a new phase Read article: ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion
Structure and dynamics Research update Skyrmion spin control could help speed up electronics Technique could have implications for high-density data storage Read article: Skyrmion spin control could help speed up electronics
Transport properties Research update New spin on ferromagnetic Kondo effect Model could be tested on triple quantum-dot system Read article: New spin on ferromagnetic Kondo effect
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Monopoles unwind magnetic whorls Skyrmion study could lead to better data storage Read article: Monopoles unwind magnetic whorls