Transport properties Research update Sweat glands are tiny antennas Radiation reflected by the skin could potentially reveal a person’s emotional state
Ultrafast science Research update Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light Technique produces shortest wavelengths for a FEL Read article: Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light
Transport properties Feature Holography gets smart Exploring the potential of holograms that can respond Read article: Holography gets smart
Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Colour’ X-ray images reveal more Prototype scanner could identify tissue types
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Compact synchrotron is unveiled Plasma wakefield accelerator is for the lab Read article: Compact synchrotron is unveiled
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoantenna focuses laser light New technology could improve microscope resolution Read article: Nanoantenna focuses laser light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab “High-harmonic generation” makes small lasers suitable Read article: Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab
Ultrafast science Research update Opaque lens focuses light Physicists turn scattering of light into a beneficial effect Read article: Opaque lens focuses light
Ultrafast science Research update Interferometry images living cells in 3D Biological samples can be seen in their native state Read article: Interferometry images living cells in 3D
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