Optical physics Research update Superlens microscope gets up close First direct near-field optical images are obtained using a superlens Read article: Superlens microscope gets up close
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bubbles collapse without weight Scientists carry out novel experiments on "cavitation" under microgravity conditions
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
Superconductivity Research update Superconductor reveals its true colours Phonons could play a crucial role in high-temperature superconductivity Read article: Superconductor reveals its true colours
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
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shedding light on biomaterials Scattering is responsible for guiding light in biological materials Read article: Shedding light on biomaterials
Optical physics Research update Change of focus for liquid crystals Researchers create a tuneable liquid-crystal lens Read article: Change of focus for liquid crystals
Optical physics Research update Insects inspire artificial eyes Scientists have made the first artificial eye using 3D polymer structures Read article: Insects inspire artificial eyes
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories