Ultrafast science Research update Evanescent waves bring new window into the nanoworld Electrons and light team up in new microscopy technique to image nanostructures Read article: Evanescent waves bring new window into the nanoworld
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Storing carbon dioxide in water cages Synchrotron shines a light on hydrate formation Read article: Storing carbon dioxide in water cages
Transport properties Research update Solar cell grabs hot electrons Ultrathin photovoltaic device extracts more energy per photon Read article: Solar cell grabs hot electrons
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Video imaging brings liquid friction into focus Researchers study interplay between oil droplets and gravity Read article: Video imaging brings liquid friction into focus
Transport properties Research update Spins spotted in room-temperature silicon Physicists pass important milestone in spintronics Read article: Spins spotted in room-temperature silicon
Ultrafast science Research update Scientists spy on the first stages of crystal growth Beginnings of crystallization observed for the first time Read article: Scientists spy on the first stages of crystal growth
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lotus leaves shake off water Vibrations maintain water-repellency in nature Read article: Lotus leaves shake off water
Transport properties Video Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics Albert Fert is not resting on his laurels Read article: Nobel laureate looks to the future of spintronics
Transport properties Video Vox pops: the spin on electronics Physicists tell us what's hot in spintronics Read article: Vox pops: the spin on electronics
Ultrafast science Research update Plasmonic laser puts the squeeze on light US researchers claim world's smallest semiconductor laser
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays