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
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Broadband invisibility cloak unveiled New device conceals objects over 4 GHz frequency range Read article: Broadband invisibility cloak unveiled
Ultrafast science Research update Experiment resolves century-old optics mystery Minkowski proved wrong about momentum of light
Quantum optics Research update Casimir effect goes negative Bizarre vacuum force is repulsive, as well as attractive Read article: Casimir effect goes negative
Vacuum and cryogenics Opinion and reviews Reasons to be cheerful The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year Read article: Reasons to be cheerful
Structure and dynamics Research update European synchrotron secures €177m upgrade New beamlines will allow nanometre-scale experiments at Grenoble lab Read article: European synchrotron secures €177m upgrade