Optical physics Research update Space–time invisibility cloak could ‘edit history’ Device would enable object to move while appearing to stay still Read article: Space–time invisibility cloak could ‘edit history’
Optical physics Research update ‘Super-twisted’ light swirls into view Highly polarized light could be used to study biological molecules Read article: ‘Super-twisted’ light swirls into view
Optical physics Research update Flexible metamaterial springs to life New material could be used in tiny 'invisibility cloaks' Read article: Flexible metamaterial springs to life
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Topological insulators could help define fundamental constants Fine-structure constant could emerge from light scattering Read article: Topological insulators could help define fundamental constants
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Flexible LEDs bring light to fingertips Arrays of miniature LEDs illuminate surgical thread and aid drug delivery monitoring Read article: Flexible LEDs bring light to fingertips
Structure and dynamics Research update Organic solar cells receive a boost Electron–hole ‘excitons’ travel farther than before through organic semiconductors Read article: Organic solar cells receive a boost
Quantum Interview Anton Zeilinger: a quantum pioneer On why children should be exposed to quantum mechanics from an early age Read article: Anton Zeilinger: a quantum pioneer
Ultrafast science Video The future’s bright for DESY DESY director Helmut Dosch explains how the former particle physics facility is flourishing thanks to photon science Read article: The future’s bright for DESY
Ultrafast science Opinion and reviews Body talk Robert P Crease tests two firms' 3D body-scanning devices Read article: Body talk
Optical physics Research update Controlling heart beats with lasers Bird heart experiment brings optical pacemakers a step closer Read article: Controlling heart beats with lasers