Nanomaterials Research update Nanowires to probe biological samples Microscopic technique works in warm, wet conditions
Transport properties Research update Tiny spheres could control light Calculations may lead to new sources of coherent light
Ultrafast science Research update European X-ray laser gets the go ahead Funding in place for construction to start early next year Read article: European X-ray laser gets the go ahead
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews In support of neutrons Bidding for Europe's neutron source Read article: In support of neutrons
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well fires single electrons on demand Nanosecond control of quantum dots brings an electron-based quantum computer closer to reality Read article: Quantum well fires single electrons on demand
Transport properties Research update Electrons hold their spin in silicon Ballistic electrons on target for spintronics Read article: Electrons hold their spin in silicon
Nanomaterials Research update Casimir force could drive tiny ratchets Lateral forces act on patterned plates Read article: Casimir force could drive tiny ratchets
Structure and dynamics Research update Fibonacci spirals in nature could be stress-related Spiral's formation is related to J J Thomson problem, say physicists Read article: Fibonacci spirals in nature could be stress-related
Ultracold matter Research update Evidence mounts for Bose glass New state of matter glimpsed in ultracold atoms Read article: Evidence mounts for Bose glass
Surfaces and interfaces Opinion and reviews French frustration Reforming France's science Read article: French frustration