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
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes chill chips Carbon fins are lighter and stronger than copper Read article: Nanotubes chill chips
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before Designs could make the optical imaging of DNA molecules possible Read article: Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before