Read article: New twist to electron beams Nanomaterials Research update New twist to electron beams Spiral wavefronts could improve electron microscopes
Read article: Graphene photodetector is a first Transport properties Research update Graphene photodetector is a first IBM team makes ultrafast device from 'wonder material'
Read article: Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen Transport properties Research update Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen New material could be used for gas storage
Read article: Locks and keys build tiny structures Soft matter and liquids Research update Locks and keys build tiny structures Flexible bonds could be used in 'nanomachines'
Read article: Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Soft matter and liquids Research update Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Findings could lead to arachnid-inspired materials
Read article: Enter the ‘thermopower wave’ Transport properties Research update Enter the ‘thermopower wave’ New way of generating electricity could lead to batteries to power nanotechnology
Read article: Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves Transport properties Research update Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves Insulator-based 'spin wiring' could boost spintronics
Read article: Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record Transport properties Research update Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record New design could lead to optical computers
Read article: Junctionless transistor makes its debut Transport properties Research update Junctionless transistor makes its debut First proposed in 1925, device could revolutionize electronics
Read article: Hail the first sound ‘lasers’ Transport properties Research update Hail the first sound ‘lasers’ Sound amplification by stimulated emission achieved by two groups
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays