Transport properties Research update Phosphorene sees the light Phosphorus allotrope is the new 2D material of choice Read article: Phosphorene sees the light
Transport properties Research update 105-bit optical memory built on a chip Nanophotonic device could be used for optical logic operations of the future Read article: 105-bit optical memory built on a chip
Transport properties Research update Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene Creation and control of surface plasmon polaritons could boost opto-electronics Read article: Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene
Transport properties Research update Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics Different materials integrated into a single electronic device Read article: Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics
Nanomaterials Video Mildred Dresselhaus: the queen of carbon Dresselhaus speaks candidly about her stellar career in research and education Read article: Mildred Dresselhaus: the queen of carbon
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Laser mimics biological neurons using light Micropillars are the latest bright idea for artificial brains Read article: Laser mimics biological neurons using light
Soft matter and liquids Opinion and reviews Tiny pretty things A beautiful introduction to the glories of the nanoworld, reviewed by Margaret Harris Read article: Tiny pretty things
Soft matter and liquids Research update Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer Tiny rods and cubic cages move deep into tumours Read article: Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer
Transport properties Research update Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor New insights into molybdenite could lead to better electronics Read article: Ultrathin material glides from metal to semiconductor
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks Design could help build 'stopped-light laser' Read article: Plasmonic waveguide stops light in its tracks
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays