Ultrafast science Research update Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets Method could help find Earth-sized bodies Read article: Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets
Telescopes and space missions News Square Kilometre Array organization opts for dual-site solution South Africa and Australia to jointly host world's largest radio telescope Read article: Square Kilometre Array organization opts for dual-site solution
Ultracold matter News Our favourite pictures of 2011 From Batman under the microscope to dancing black holes Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2011
Optical physics Research update Digital contact lenses come into focus Lens could serve as a biosensor or as an aid to the hearing impaired Read article: Digital contact lenses come into focus
Telescopes and space missions Research update Space missions look from the dark into the light ESA to launch two new science projects Read article: Space missions look from the dark into the light
Particles and interactions Analysis Pushing the boundaries Matin Durrani reports on the rise of China's Institute of High Energy Physics Read article: Pushing the boundaries
Optical physics Research update Camera fits on the head of a pin Microscopic device can be made for a few pennies Read article: Camera fits on the head of a pin
Optical physics Research update How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola Home-made resonators beat diffraction limit Read article: How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola
Transport properties Feature Cloaking space–time Martin McCall and Paul Kinsler introduce the "event cloak" – perfect for the ultimate bank heist Read article: Cloaking space–time
Optical physics Feature 3D TV without glasses Wondering why you can watch a Nintendo 3DS without glasses? Jonathan Mather reveals all Read article: 3D TV without glasses