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Read article: Protein calms the waters Soft matter and liquids Research update Protein calms the waters Movement of water linked to protein folding
Read article: Relativity passes new test of time Ultrafast science Research update Relativity passes new test of time Scientists will have to look harder for physics beyond the Standard Model
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Read article: Nanoantenna focuses laser light Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoantenna focuses laser light New technology could improve microscope resolution
Ultrafast science Research update Electrons timed with attosecond accuracy Bound electrons lag behind
Ultrafast science Research update Stern-Gerlach effect goes chiral Left and right-handed molecules part company
Transport properties Research update Artificial-atom laser debuts Superconducting island spawns microwaves
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays