Ultrafast science Video Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale? Amelle Zair on how ultrafast flashes of light are revealing the atomic world Read article: Can we see the motion of electrons on the atomic scale?
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera Simple and cheap technique could be used in medical imaging Read article: ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera
Superconductivity Research update Introducing the magnetic hose How to transmit magnetic fields over long distances Read article: Introducing the magnetic hose
Transport properties Research update Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material Light-scattering nanowires could boost LEDs and solar cells Read article: Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material
Transport properties Research update First light from molybdenite transistors Atom-thick materials could find use in optoelectronics Read article: First light from molybdenite transistors
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon 'Quantum Zeno effect' allows for particle-free transfer Read article: Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator created for light Surface propagation undeterred by defects Read article: Topological insulator created for light
Optical physics Research update New material points quasiparticles in the right direction Metasurface could be useful for making plasmonic circuits Read article: New material points quasiparticles in the right direction
Optical physics Video How can quantum techniques improve the efficiency of solar cells? Chris Phillips describes a novel approach to capturing sunlight Read article: How can quantum techniques improve the efficiency of solar cells?
Optical physics Video How do you make the perfect lens? Chris Phillips describes how physicists are overcoming the diffraction limit Read article: How do you make the perfect lens?