Telescopes and space missions Research update Grand deuterium challenge unveiled Researchers propose a way to directly measure the amount of deuterium in the early Universe
Surfaces and interfaces Research update NMR goes optical New nuclear-magnetic resonance technique could produce real-time, high-resolution images of samples
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Ultrafast science Research update Rydberg atom mirror makes its debut Physicists are able to stop and reflect highly excited hydrogen atoms
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Towards frictionless nanomachines Researchers find ways to cut friction at the nanoscale
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Read article: Change of focus for liquid crystals Optical physics Research update Change of focus for liquid crystals Researchers create a tuneable liquid-crystal lens
Read article: Insects inspire artificial eyes Optical physics Research update Insects inspire artificial eyes Scientists have made the first artificial eye using 3D polymer structures
Read article: Nanoparticles join a new league Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles join a new league Algorithm gives clues to the 3D structures of tiny particles
Read article: New direction for cosmic radiation Imaging Research update New direction for cosmic radiation WMAP has released its latest view of the radiation left over from the Big Bang