Ultrafast science Research update Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots Method could be used to develop energy-saving LCD screens and for quantum cryptography Read article: Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Heat cloaks hide objects in 3D Thin layers steer heat around large objects Read article: Heat cloaks hide objects in 3D
Ultrafast science Feature Shedding new light on old art Martin Fischer shows the benefits for the art world of the laser-based technique of pump–probe microscopy Read article: Shedding new light on old art
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Solar cells get down to pop music High-frequency beats could improve cell efficiency
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Do cloaked objects shine brightly? New work suggests most cloaking would make objects more visible Read article: Do cloaked objects shine brightly?
Transport properties Research update Natural metamaterial looks cooler when heated Film could have military and communication applications Read article: Natural metamaterial looks cooler when heated
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Brownian boomerangs head in the right direction Results could help improve drug-delivery methods Read article: Brownian boomerangs head in the right direction
Transport properties Research update Surface plasmons reveal grain boundaries in graphene Non-destructive technique could give plasmonics a boost Read article: Surface plasmons reveal grain boundaries in graphene
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Surfaces and interfaces Video Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water Graphene could be used as a selective filter to remove impurities from water Read article: Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water
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