Ultracold matter Research update Superexchange spotted in optical lattice Ultracold atoms engage in virtual hopping Read article: Superexchange spotted in optical lattice
Ultrafast science Research update Photonic crystal bends light round corners Waveguide manipulates photons in 3D Read article: Photonic crystal bends light round corners
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Compact synchrotron is unveiled Plasma wakefield accelerator is for the lab Read article: Compact synchrotron is unveiled
Ultrafast science Research update Noise might cause huge ocean waves Similar big waves seen in noisy optical system Read article: Noise might cause huge ocean waves
Transport properties Research update Tuneable gap semiconductor is a first Applied voltage causes graphene to acquire a gap Read article: Tuneable gap semiconductor is a first
Quantum mechanics Research update Results question merit of axion experiments Future tests could be futile, says physicist Read article: Results question merit of axion experiments
Soft matter and liquids Research update Protein calms the waters Movement of water linked to protein folding Read article: Protein calms the waters
Ultrafast science Research update Relativity passes new test of time Scientists will have to look harder for physics beyond the Standard Model Read article: Relativity passes new test of time
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoantenna focuses laser light New technology could improve microscope resolution Read article: Nanoantenna focuses laser light
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