Quantum mechanics Research update Laser beams are entangled in space Breakthrough could allow optical measurements to beat the 'diffraction limit' Read article: Laser beams are entangled in space
Soft matter and liquids Research update Superfluids point to the origin of ‘monster’ ocean waves Researchers say wave energy can cascade towards long wavelengths
Quantum optics Feature A quantum renaissance Markus Aspelmeyer and Anton Zeilinger on how technological advances let us readdress fundamental quantum puzzles Read article: A quantum renaissance
Structure and dynamics Research update Willis Lamb: 1913-2008 Nobel laureate’s precise measurements of the hydrogen spectrum laid the foundations for quantum electrodynamics Read article: Willis Lamb: 1913-2008
Stars and solar physics Research update Information ‘not lost’ in black holes The end may be in sight for the black hole "information paradox" Read article: Information ‘not lost’ in black holes
Structure and dynamics Research update Atom laser makes its first measurement The ability to modify an atom-laser beam should open up avenues in quantum information
Transport properties Research update Physicists discover the ‘superinsulator’ Material found to have infinite resistance could be exploited to make “ideal” batteries
Telescopes and space missions Research update Single photons make the trek from space Quantum communications via satellite might soon be feasible
Stars and solar physics Research update Ekpyrotic cosmology resurfaces Alternative theory to Big Bang resolves teething problems Read article: Ekpyrotic cosmology resurfaces
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Casimir effect goes classical Physicists directly measure the “critical Casimir effect” Read article: Casimir effect goes classical
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays