Nanomaterials Research update Diamond targets biological threats Tiny detectors could warn of hazardous conditions Read article: Diamond targets biological threats
Transport properties Research update Double helix is an ‘electric slide’ for proteins Simulation suggests how molecules read the blueprint for life Read article: Double helix is an ‘electric slide’ for proteins
Ultrafast science Research update Tuning the gap in graphene Results confirm wonder material's potential for future nano-electronics and photonics Read article: Tuning the gap in graphene
Vacuum and cryogenics Opinion and reviews The power of robotics Robotics competitions supply a vital missing link in science and engineering education, says Robert P Crease Read article: The power of robotics
Optical physics Research update Data storage enters the ‘fifth dimension’ Optical data storage over one terabit per cubic centimetre possible, say researchers Read article: Data storage enters the ‘fifth dimension’
Optical physics Research update Nano-lamp illuminates quantum-classical boundary Filament is just 100 atoms wide Read article: Nano-lamp illuminates quantum-classical boundary
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Large graphene samples could boost carbon electronics New growth technique uses copper Read article: Large graphene samples could boost carbon electronics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nano-box breaks size records DNA origami makes smallest box – and largest self-assembled structure Read article: Nano-box breaks size records
Transport properties Research update Kondo effect spotted in tiny magnetic wires Magnetism disappears in atomic-scale contacts Read article: Kondo effect spotted in tiny magnetic wires
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Rolled-up metamaterial could act as hyperlens Swiss-roll-like structure could boost resolution of optical microscopes Read article: Rolled-up metamaterial could act as hyperlens
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories