Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews Let there be a year of light Luisa Cifarelli calls for 2015 to be the International Year of Light Read article: Let there be a year of light
Ultracold matter Research update Introducing the latest quasicrystal Degenerate configuration is a first Read article: Introducing the latest quasicrystal
Transport properties Research update Tilting ‘nanocups’ double optical frequencies Novel structures convert red light into blue Read article: Tilting ‘nanocups’ double optical frequencies
Structure and dynamics Research update Super-resolution microscope coming to a lab near you Max Planck Society to commercialize latest breakthrough Read article: Super-resolution microscope coming to a lab near you
Optical physics Research update Digital contact lenses come into focus Lens could serve as a biosensor or as an aid to the hearing impaired Read article: Digital contact lenses come into focus
Optical physics Research update Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner Nanostructures could improve solar cells Read article: Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner
Optical physics Research update Plasmonics produces extreme UV light "Nanofunnel" converts infrared light into EUV Read article: Plasmonics produces extreme UV light
Transport properties Research update Three electrons for the price of one Electrons multiply in new solar-cell quantum-dot material Read article: Three electrons for the price of one
Transport properties Research update Electrons heat up in graphene Hot carriers could drive solar cells Read article: Electrons heat up in graphene
Optical physics Research update Graphene bubbles could make better lenses Devices could mimic the human eye Read article: Graphene bubbles could make better lenses
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