Read article: New state of matter found in crystal made from buckyballs Transport properties Research update New state of matter found in crystal made from buckyballs Molecular lattice also harbours unconventional superconductor
Read article: Secret of record-breaking superconductor explained Transport properties Research update Secret of record-breaking superconductor explained Conventional electron–phonon superconductivity endures to a temperature of 190 K in hydrogen sulphide
Read article: Graphene quantum dots split Cooper pairs Transport properties Research update Graphene quantum dots split Cooper pairs Quantum computers could benefit from new source of entangled electrons
Read article: How to make a tougher quantum computer Superconductivity Research update How to make a tougher quantum computer Repetitive error correction is achieved with nine quantum bits
Read article: Magnetic levitation spins up waxy ‘tektites’ in the lab Superconductivity Research update Magnetic levitation spins up waxy ‘tektites’ in the lab Natural glass formed in extraterrestrial impacts recreated using wax
Read article: Superconductor finally goes with the FFLO Superconductivity Research update Superconductor finally goes with the FFLO Unusual response to strong magnetic fields seen at long last
Read article: New amplifier design could improve quantum circuits Superconductivity Research update New amplifier design could improve quantum circuits Device based on Josephson junctions offers broader bandwidth
Read article: Majorana quasiparticles glimpsed in magnetic chains Transport properties Research update Majorana quasiparticles glimpsed in magnetic chains Evidence of "non-Abelian" excitations in solids continues to grow
Read article: Strontium’s nuclear ‘spin symmetry’ revealed Ultrafast science Research update Strontium’s nuclear ‘spin symmetry’ revealed Discovery will be crucial for building yet more precise atomic clocks
Read article: Electron coincidence spectroscopy arrives on the bench top Transport properties Research update Electron coincidence spectroscopy arrives on the bench top Surface science technique no longer needs a synchrotron
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays