Ultrafast science Research update Relativity passes new test of time Scientists will have to look harder for physics beyond the Standard Model Read article: Relativity passes new test of time
Transport properties Research update ‘Wormholes’ could be made from exotic materials Theoretical device could create a magnetic monopole
Structure and dynamics Research update Two is a crowd for quantum particles Double slit probes the limits of decoherence Read article: Two is a crowd for quantum particles
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoantenna focuses laser light New technology could improve microscope resolution Read article: Nanoantenna focuses laser light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Semiconductor bends light “wrong” way New NIM is easy to make Read article: Semiconductor bends light “wrong” way
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Light snakes across tiny gaps Simulations provide new insight into evanescence Read article: Light snakes across tiny gaps
Quantum optics Research update Anton Zeilinger scoops first Isaac Newton medal Entanglement guru honoured by Institute of Physics Read article: Anton Zeilinger scoops first Isaac Newton medal
Structure and dynamics Opinion and reviews The magic touch A one-to-one with Ulf Leonhardt Read article: The magic touch
Transport properties Research update Ideal materials make for perfect invisibility Slightest fault causes “significant” light scattering