Transport properties Research update Nobel prize recognizes GMR pioneers Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg scoop physics prize Read article: Nobel prize recognizes GMR pioneers
Transport properties Research update Carbon-doped magnetic semiconductor is a first Magnetism endures above room temperature
Transport properties Research update Quantum spin Hall effect glimpsed in HgTe Edge conduction seen in insulator Read article: Quantum spin Hall effect glimpsed in HgTe
Structure and dynamics Opinion and reviews The magic touch A one-to-one with Ulf Leonhardt Read article: The magic touch
Transport properties Research update Ideal materials make for perfect invisibility Slightest fault causes “significant” light scattering
Surfaces and interfaces Research update IBM targets single-atom data storage Big Blue unveils tiny technologies Read article: IBM targets single-atom data storage
Transport properties Research update Polaron melting heralds colossal resistance Role of electron-phonon interactions is revealed
Transport properties Research update Team claims first silicon spinFET Field-effect transistor switches spins
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Laser flips magnetic bit without any help External field not needed to write data Read article: Laser flips magnetic bit without any help
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot Inhaled drugs could be delivered more efficiently Read article: Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot