Structure and dynamics Research update Internal structure of antihydrogen probed for the first time ALPHA experiment makes rapid advances in demystifying antimatter Read article: Internal structure of antihydrogen probed for the first time
Optical physics Research update Was a metamaterial lurking in the primordial universe? Extreme magnetic fields could create superlens just after the Big Bang Read article: Was a metamaterial lurking in the primordial universe?
Ultracold matter News Our favourite pictures of 2011 From Batman under the microscope to dancing black holes Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2011
Superconductivity Opinion and reviews Uplifting thoughts Ted Forgan reviews Rising Force: the Magic of Magnetic Levitation by James Livingston Read article: Uplifting thoughts
Structure and dynamics Research update Ferrofluid pump has no moving parts Device could be used in everything from microfluidics to large-scale mechanical devices Read article: Ferrofluid pump has no moving parts
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 Zigzag nanowire regulates Brownian motion Magnetic trap could help scientists perform microfluidic experiments Read article: Zigzag nanowire regulates Brownian motion
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
Nanomaterials Research update Introducing the ‘antimagnet’ New cloak could make magnets vanish Read article: Introducing the ‘antimagnet’
Transport properties Research update Spinons take the heat Spin-charge separation seen in bulk at last Read article: Spinons take the heat