Read article: How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon New fabrication technique could create brain-like electronic networks
Read article: Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily Surfaces and interfaces Research update Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily Glacier simulator reveals the importance of cavities created under the ice
Read article: Device cools itself in the blazing-hot Sun Surfaces and interfaces Research update Device cools itself in the blazing-hot Sun Passive system works without the need for a power source
Read article: ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton Physicists turn quantum problem into an opportunity
Read article: How to control magnetic atoms on graphene Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to control magnetic atoms on graphene Discovery could lead to high-density data storage
Read article: Graphene boosts thermal conductivity of popular plastic Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene boosts thermal conductivity of popular plastic Laminate material could find use in electronic and lighting devices
Read article: Material gives up its spin-splitting secrets Transport properties Research update Material gives up its spin-splitting secrets Unexpected discovery of giant spin-splitting could boost spintronics
Read article: Shape-shifting vesicles mimic living cells Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shape-shifting vesicles mimic living cells Taking a bottom-up approach to recreating biological complexity
Read article: Cracking the code for single-molecule junctions Transport properties Research update Cracking the code for single-molecule junctions First accurate calculation of “porphyrin” conductance achieved
Read article: Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light Ultrafast science Research update Controlling ferromagnetic domains using light Unexplained discovery could have major impact on data-storage methods
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays