Transport properties Research update Counting electrons one by one Novel device could lead to new standard for electric current Read article: Counting electrons one by one
Transport properties Research update Nanobelts tackle nerve gases New approach leads to better sensors to detect toxic gases Read article: Nanobelts tackle nerve gases
Detectors and sensors Research update Mechanical ear makes its debut Researchers make life-size model of the cochlea Read article: Mechanical ear makes its debut
Quantum optics Research update Equivalence principle passes atomic test Rubidium experiments confirm that Einstein was right
Diagnostic imaging Research update Magnetic sensors tackle viruses Small changes in the Brownian motion of nanoparticles can be used to detect biomolecules Read article: Magnetic sensors tackle viruses
Superconductivity Research update Earthquake shakes up gravity Superconducting devices detect tiny changes caused by seismic event Read article: Earthquake shakes up gravity
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanodevices target viruses Physicists explore new methods for virus detection Read article: Nanodevices target viruses
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanotubes feel the force New device exploits both the mechanical and electronic properties of carbon nanotubes Read article: Nanotubes feel the force
Lasers Research update Looking inside a laser pulse Physicists have directly measured the electric field of a light pulse for the first time Read article: Looking inside a laser pulse
Detectors and sensors Research update New tools for blocked arteries Biophysicists have made the smallest ever ultrasound probe Read article: New tools for blocked arteries