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
Optical physics Research update Scientists cast a fly’s eye New technique mimics insect corneas Read article: Scientists cast a fly’s eye
Optical physics Research update Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance Active layer solves absorption problem Read article: Fluorescent dye boosts metamaterial performance
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Writing nanopatterns with light New lithography technique is fast and accurate Read article: Writing nanopatterns with light
Transport properties Research update Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Novel materials could be woven into 'smart clothes' that pick up sound Read article: Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone
Optical physics Research update Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light New devices can be driven by any simple light source Read article: Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light
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