Structure and dynamics Research update Magnetism on the move The Peierls potential has been seen for the first time in a crystal
Magnetism and spin Research update Have physicists seen magnetic monopoles? Mysterious particles may show up in momentum space in crystals Read article: Have physicists seen magnetic monopoles?
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Magnetic logic devices move closer MRAMs offer new possibilities for computing Read article: Magnetic logic devices move closer
Quantum optics Research update Molecules build a bridge to spintronics Electron spins have been transferred between quantum dots at room temperature
Microscopy Research update Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime Physicists use single-electron transistor to make most sensitive motion sensor ever Read article: Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime
Transport properties Research update A new way to flip bits Electric fields could be used to improve magnetic memories Read article: A new way to flip bits
Transport properties Research update Nanocrystals double up Researchers have made a new type of ‘metamaterial’ from magnetic and semiconducting building blocks Read article: Nanocrystals double up
Stars and solar physics Research update Closing in on neutron stars Astronomers have measured the magnetic field of an isolated neutron star for the first time Read article: Closing in on neutron stars
Magnetism and spin Research update Thermopower in a spin Electron spins may be responsible for the properties of certain thermoelectric materials Read article: Thermopower in a spin
Superconductivity Research update Superconductivity and magnetism in harmony A magnetic field can sometimes enhance superconductivity instead of destroying it