Read article: New technique opens a gap in graphene Transport properties Research update New technique opens a gap in graphene Nanoribbons have armchair edges
Read article: Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing Biomedical devices Research update Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing Technique no longer requires blasting DNA into pieces
Read article: Nanofibres power portable electronics Transport properties Research update Nanofibres power portable electronics Tiny generator could be used in medical implants
Read article: Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Transport properties Research update Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Novel materials could be woven into 'smart clothes' that pick up sound
Read article: Topological electrons reach the next step Transport properties Research update Topological electrons reach the next step High surface conductivity endures despite defects
Read article: Graphene soaks up arsenic Nanomaterials Research update Graphene soaks up arsenic 'Wonder material' could help purify water
Read article: Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light Optical physics Research update Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light New devices can be driven by any simple light source
Read article: Quantum dots for highly efficient solar cells Optical physics Research update Quantum dots for highly efficient solar cells Current efficiency limits of 30% could be vastly improved by capturing 'hot electrons'
Read article: Nanotubes boost battery performance Renewables Research update Nanotubes boost battery performance Improving the effectiveness of electrodes
Read article: ‘Dark pulse laser’ could improve telecoms Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Dark pulse laser’ could improve telecoms Physicists create brief pulses of darkness
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays