Optical physics Research update Negative refraction gets natural Physicists discover that ferromagnets can have a negative refractive index
Transport properties Research update Electrons hold their spin in silicon Ballistic electrons on target for spintronics Read article: Electrons hold their spin in silicon
Mathematical physics Research update Speckles expose magnet’s noisy secrets Domain fluctuations persist at 4 K
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews French frustration Reforming France's science Read article: French frustration
Transport properties Research update Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible Fishnet structure gives negative permeability Read article: Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible
Nanomaterials Research update Nanowires could boost memory density Spin pulses move domain walls Read article: Nanowires could boost memory density
Planetary science Research update Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping Physicists witness magnetic reversal for first time in the lab Read article: Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
Nanomaterials Research update Quantized magnetoresistance observed for the first time Resistance changes in steps
Stars and solar physics Research update Magnetic fields put the heat on neutron stars Heating observed at relatively low field strengths
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnet misbehaves near absolute zero Quantum phase transition defies conventional classification