Telescopes and space missions Research update Alpha Centauri might harbour an ‘Earth’ Astronomers set to begin five-year search Read article: Alpha Centauri might harbour an ‘Earth’
Ultrafast science Research update Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light Technique produces shortest wavelengths for a FEL Read article: Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light
Optical physics Research update New optical clock promises increased accuracy Researchers find the fine structure constant is not changing
Transport properties Research update Squeezed electrons shed light on silicon Quantum confinement and defects both shine in nanocrystals
Ultrafast science Research update Optical lattice beats atomic-clock accuracy Neutral atoms surpass caesium fountain Read article: Optical lattice beats atomic-clock accuracy
Transport properties Research update Firms call for support of ‘nanophotonics’ R&D in Europe Quantum-dot fabrication must be improved, says industry group
Transport properties Research update Seeing the hidden fresco Terahertz radiation can see through walls Read article: Seeing the hidden fresco
Transport properties Research update Putting the squeeze on quantum noise Laser technique could help search for gravitational waves Read article: Putting the squeeze on quantum noise
Ultrafast science Research update Dynamic holograms grow up 10 cm display can show a different image every few minutes Read article: Dynamic holograms grow up
Transport properties Feature Holography gets smart Exploring the potential of holograms that can respond Read article: Holography gets smart
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