Ultracold matter Research update Lasers simulate magnetic field in a BEC Vector potential puts ultracold atoms in a spin Read article: Lasers simulate magnetic field in a BEC
Transport properties Research update Spins spotted in room-temperature silicon Physicists pass important milestone in spintronics Read article: Spins spotted in room-temperature silicon
Transport properties Video Spintronics made easy David Awschalom explains how the spin of the electron could be exploited in completely new types of electronic circuits Read article: Spintronics made easy
Transport properties Video Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics Albert Fert is not resting on his laurels Read article: Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics
Transport properties Video Vox pops: the spin on electronics Physicists tell us what's hot in spintronics Read article: Vox pops: the spin on electronics
Magnetism and spin Research update ‘Magnetic charge’ measured in spin ice Physicists get a closer look at monopole currents Read article: ‘Magnetic charge’ measured in spin ice
Transport properties Research update Electrons flow forever in metal rings Curious quantum effect is verified Read article: Electrons flow forever in metal rings
Transport properties Research update Physicists pin down graphite’s magnetism Answer lies in defects between layers Read article: Physicists pin down graphite’s magnetism
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnetic monopoles spotted in spin ices Two independent groups find evidence for elusive 'particles' Read article: Magnetic monopoles spotted in spin ices
Soft matter and liquids Research update UK physics hit by new cuts Science and Technology Facilities Council outlines reduced programme for 2009-10 Read article: UK physics hit by new cuts
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays