Ultrafast science Research update Curved light bends the rules Plasma filaments could lead to new spectroscopic tool Read article: Curved light bends the rules
Optical physics Research update Metamaterial focuses ultrasound Negative refraction could improve ultrasound imaging Read article: Metamaterial focuses ultrasound
Ultrafast science Research update Symmetry boosts spin’s lifetime Physicists tune quantum well for spintronics Read article: Symmetry boosts spin’s lifetime
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature In search of the black swans The publish-or-perish ethic too often favours a narrow and conservative approach to scientific innovation. Mark Buchanan asks whether we are pushing revolutionary ideas to the margi... Read article: In search of the black swans
Optical physics Research update Technique to mass produce metamaterials Silver nanowires negatively refract visible light Read article: Technique to mass produce metamaterials
Transport properties Research update Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies Hybrid devices could lower cost of solar power Read article: Quantum dots boost solar cell efficiencies
Quantum optics Research update Do you have an eye for entanglement? Proposed experiment could let humans directly see entangled photons Read article: Do you have an eye for entanglement?
Structure and dynamics Research update Detecting colour on the nanoscale Nanotube-based devices mimic human vision Read article: Detecting colour on the nanoscale
Ultrafast science Research update Laser captures photosynthesis in action New method shines a light on energy transfer Read article: Laser captures photosynthesis in action
Optical physics Research update Moth eyes inspire more efficient solar cell Anti-reflective coating based on natural metamaterial Read article: Moth eyes inspire more efficient solar cell