Surfaces and interfaces Research update Kirigami solar cells follow the Sun Simple new design cheaply increases solar-cell efficiency Read article: Kirigami solar cells follow the Sun
Optical physics Research update New laser sweeps out its own frequency Technology could reduce the cost of LIDAR and retinal imaging systems Read article: New laser sweeps out its own frequency
Ultrafast science Research update Single photons see the light Photon–photon interactions pave the way to all-optical quantum computers Read article: Single photons see the light
Superconductivity Research update Physicists create a magnetic wormhole in the lab Spherical device might have very down-to-Earth applications Read article: Physicists create a magnetic wormhole in the lab
Optical physics Video Painting with light The New York photographers who are defying the digital trend Read article: Painting with light
Optical physics Research update Eye shape reveals whether animal is predator or prey Horizontal pupils keep grazers safe, vertical pupils help predators to ambush prey Read article: Eye shape reveals whether animal is predator or prey
Optical physics Research update ‘Metasheet’ blocks a narrow band of radiation, letting the rest pass Material made of metal helices could be used for radar cloaking Read article: ‘Metasheet’ blocks a narrow band of radiation, letting the rest pass
Stars and solar physics Feature The green flash Pete Lawrence describes his quest since childhood to see this elusive phenomenon Read article: The green flash
Optical physics Video How do you produce laser light with bespoke colours? It's a bit like kicking a football in a valley Read article: How do you produce laser light with bespoke colours?
Optical physics Video How do you produce a single photon? A source of photons is a very convenient tool for physicists Read article: How do you produce a single photon?
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