Optical physics Research update New laser creates a swirling vortex of light Topological-defect laser could be used to manipulate tiny particles Read article: New laser creates a swirling vortex of light
Surfaces and interfaces Feature Six secrets of champagne Gérard Liger-Belair reveals the hidden science of the world’s top sparkling wine Read article: Six secrets of champagne
Transport properties Research update Quantum-dot films convert infrared photons into visible light New material could lead to better solar cells and cameras Read article: Quantum-dot films convert infrared photons into visible light
Optical physics Video The cathedral and the cosmos Science merges with art in Durham's Lumiere light festival Read article: The cathedral and the cosmos
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists send X-rays around the bend Curved waveguides might improve imaging and data processing Read article: Physicists send X-rays around the bend
Policy and funding Video Scotland’s photonics cluster Academia–industry partnerships at the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre Read article: Scotland’s photonics cluster
Telescopes and space missions Feature Fifty shades of black Jon Cartwright reports on the rival groups creating the darkest substances yet Read article: Fifty shades of black
Transport properties Research update Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air Miniature loudspeakers create acoustic holograms, which levitate particles Read article: Sonic tractor beam can manipulate objects in mid-air
Transport properties Research update Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis Viral scaffolding allows excitons to travel faster and further Read article: Genetic engineering boosts energy transport in artificial photosynthesis
Optical physics Research update New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath High-power infrared device captures molecular fingerprints Read article: New laser could spot signs of cancer in exhaled breath