Transport properties Research update Metal nanotubes make for better batteries Electronic properties affect lithium-ion performance Read article: Metal nanotubes make for better batteries
Nanomaterials Research update Finding better ways to pack polyhedrons "Angry alien spider" emerges from packing calculations Read article: Finding better ways to pack polyhedrons
Nanomaterials Research update Data stored in magnetic holograms New memory could offer high density and quick access Read article: Data stored in magnetic holograms
Transport properties Research update Ordering electron and nuclear spins in quantum wires Spontaneous magnetic order of spins observed at 0.1 K Read article: Ordering electron and nuclear spins in quantum wires
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Researchers spin a yarn into a muscle Everyday polymer fibres used to create artificial muscles Read article: Researchers spin a yarn into a muscle
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New cochlear implant takes the middle road Low-power microchip would be implanted in the ear Read article: New cochlear implant takes the middle road
Ultrafast science Research update Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance Entangled photons allow higher-contrast microscopy Read article: Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance
Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide makes perfect sieve Membranes could be ideal in water filtration and desalination technologies Read article: Graphene oxide makes perfect sieve
Transport properties Research update Electronic whiskers could help robots navigate Life-like structures can detect a gentle breeze Read article: Electronic whiskers could help robots navigate
Ultrafast science Research update Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots Method could be used to develop energy-saving LCD screens and for quantum cryptography Read article: Pyramid powers polarizing light source using quantum dots
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays