Read article: Holey germanium Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holey germanium A new technique to make porous germanium could lead to better solar cells
Read article: Sizing up nanotubes Transport properties Research update Sizing up nanotubes Scientists have developed the first method to sort carbon nanotubes by size
Read article: New look for nanocomposites Nanomaterials Research update New look for nanocomposites Scientists have combined spider silk with biological silica to make an extremely strong nanomaterial
Nanomaterials Research update Theorists devise world’s smallest fridge Molecular-scale fridge would be powered by thermal fluctuations
Read article: Small returns for nanoscience? Nanomaterials Opinion and reviews Small returns for nanoscience? Who are the nanotech pioneers?
Read article: Nanoparticles join a new league Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles join a new league Algorithm gives clues to the 3D structures of tiny particles
Read article: Surface plasmons squeeze light Ultrafast science Research update Surface plasmons squeeze light A new class of waveguide could overcome one of the biggest obstacles to photonic circuits
Read article: Tiny motor turns giant rods Ultrafast science Research update Tiny motor turns giant rods New nanoscale motor can rotate objects 10,000 times its own size
Read article: Towards entangled-photon LEDs Transport properties Research update Towards entangled-photon LEDs Quantum dots emit entangled photons with vastly improved efficiency
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial atoms amplify light A new way to amplify light could make lasers more efficient
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays