Transport properties Research update Conduction seen in DNA backbone Breakthrough could lead to DNA electronics
Stars and solar physics Feature In praise of Lord Kelvin David Saxon celebrates the great Victorian physicist Read article: In praise of Lord Kelvin
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Compact synchrotron is unveiled Plasma wakefield accelerator is for the lab Read article: Compact synchrotron is unveiled
Ultrafast science Research update Noise might cause huge ocean waves Similar big waves seen in noisy optical system Read article: Noise might cause huge ocean waves
Transport properties Research update Tony Bland: 1958–2007 Spintronics pioneer dies Read article: Tony Bland: 1958–2007
Soft matter and liquids Research update Tiny sphere detects bacteria Device puts organisms in a spin Read article: Tiny sphere detects bacteria
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Venus flytrap inspires adaptive optics Material could makes lens that changes in focal length Read article: Venus flytrap inspires adaptive optics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Wet sand flows better than dry Water acts as both glue and lubricant Read article: Wet sand flows better than dry
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New boss selected for ESRF Italian physicist to take helm of lab Read article: New boss selected for ESRF
Soft matter and liquids Research update Software tracks ‘monster waves’ System could warn seafarers of 30-metre waves Read article: Software tracks ‘monster waves’