Ultrafast science Research update European X-ray laser gets the go ahead Funding in place for construction to start early next year Read article: European X-ray laser gets the go ahead
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews In support of neutrons Bidding for Europe's neutron source Read article: In support of neutrons
Particles and interactions Opinion and reviews Tale of two anniversaries Brookhaven's new challenges Read article: Tale of two anniversaries
Microscopy Research update MRI resolution reaches 90 nm Magnetic tip focuses on just 1200 atoms Read article: MRI resolution reaches 90 nm
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews French frustration Reforming France's science Read article: French frustration
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Microscope “fingerprints” atoms Atomic force microscope benefits from sensitive calibration Read article: Microscope “fingerprints” atoms
Microscopy Research update Water pores reveal age of paper Neutron scattering illuminates degradation process Read article: Water pores reveal age of paper
Microscopy Research update Creating monoenergetic electron beams on a tabletop Colliding lasers produce MeV electron energies within millimetres Read article: Creating monoenergetic electron beams on a tabletop
Microscopy Research update Ultrafast electron microscope makes movies Structural transition followed with femtosecond accuracy Read article: Ultrafast electron microscope makes movies
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
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