Ultrafast science Research update Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance Entangled photons allow higher-contrast microscopy Read article: Microscope exploits spooky action at a distance
Ultrafast science Research update Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact Mid-infrared light source could have medical applications Read article: Powerful fibre laser is cheap and compact
Transport properties Research update Sound follows one direction "Non-reciprocal acoustic circulator" could be scaled for varying frequencies Read article: Sound follows one direction
Transport properties Research update Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing New device replaces unwieldy vacuum chambers Read article: Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing
Transport properties Research update Infrared light could create hydrogen from water New catalyst would make more efficient use of sunlight Read article: Infrared light could create hydrogen from water
Telescopes and space missions Blog Our favourite pictures of 2013 From shape-shifting metals and evolving bubbles to ancient light Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2013
Quantum mechanics Blog Multimedia highlights of 2013 From a Nobel laureate in Bristol to a giant synchrotron in the Alps Read article: Multimedia highlights of 2013
Structure and dynamics Research update Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost Signals amplified one million times Read article: Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost
Ultrafast science Feature Shedding new light on old art Martin Fischer shows the benefits for the art world of the laser-based technique of pump–probe microscopy Read article: Shedding new light on old art
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Do cloaked objects shine brightly? New work suggests most cloaking would make objects more visible Read article: Do cloaked objects shine brightly?
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