Soft matter and liquids Research update Chiral liquid splits light by polarization Fresnel's theory proved at long last Read article: Chiral liquid splits light by polarization
Ultracold matter Research update BECs confound at higher temperatures Bose--Einstein condensates sidestep convention Read article: BECs confound at higher temperatures
Surfaces and interfaces Research update NMR goes optical New nuclear-magnetic resonance technique could produce real-time, high-resolution images of samples
Lasers Research update Optical rotation sheds light on vacuum Empty space can cause light to rotate in the presence of a large magnetic field
Ultrafast science Research update Incoherent boost for light surgery Scientists have demonstrated a cheap alternative to laser surgery Read article: Incoherent boost for light surgery
Lasers Opinion and reviews The quest for brightness The race to develop the laser Read article: The quest for brightness
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial atoms amplify light A new way to amplify light could make lasers more efficient
Quantum optics Research update Physicists learn how to “teleclone” It is possible to clone a quantum state and then send it to different destinations Read article: Physicists learn how to “teleclone”
Quantum optics Research update Entanglement heats up Physicists calculate that entanglement should be possible at any temperature Read article: Entanglement heats up
Structure and dynamics Research update Crystals light up Physicists have found a new source of coherent light Read article: Crystals light up