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
Transport properties Research update Graphene p-n junction is unveiled Device could be important step towards carbon transistors
Stars and solar physics Research update Big stars have weather too "Clouds" of mercury could explain why big stars have surface structure Read article: Big stars have weather too
Magnetism and spin Research update Wireless power a reality US team power a 60-W bulb using a remote electricity source Read article: Wireless power a reality
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews In support of neutrons Bidding for Europe's neutron source Read article: In support of neutrons