Optical physics Research update Soliton molecules dance in a kaleidoscope of light Control of light pulses could benefit pump-probe spectroscopy Read article: Soliton molecules dance in a kaleidoscope of light
Devices and structures Research update Researchers see inside integrated circuits at high resolution Manufacturing highly complex, nanoscale electronics is one thing, but how can we then image them to check what we’ve made? Read article: Researchers see inside integrated circuits at high resolution
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Jumping droplets could cool computer chips Curious effect could remove heat from hot spots Read article: Jumping droplets could cool computer chips
Detectors and sensors Research update Miniature X-ray detector uses nano-antenna Microscale device could be used to measure radiation inside the body Read article: Miniature X-ray detector uses nano-antenna
Nanomaterials Research update Doughnut-shaped nanomagnets induce new magnetization states By introducing a constantly varying curvature in a nanomagnet, researchers find stable vortex-antivortex pairs, and take a step towards magnetization-based logic devices Read article: Doughnut-shaped nanomagnets induce new magnetization states
Biomedical devices Research update Microfluidic chip can detect HIV and MRSA Device costs just $10 and works in just 30 min Read article: Microfluidic chip can detect HIV and MRSA
Quantum computing Research update Quantum memory is made from doped silicon Data transferred to and from a single phosphorus nucleus Read article: Quantum memory is made from doped silicon
Planetary science Research update Asteroid ‘Bee-Zed’ shares a retrograde orbit with Jupiter Former comet orbits in the opposite direction as the gas giant Read article: Asteroid ‘Bee-Zed’ shares a retrograde orbit with Jupiter
Nanomaterials Research update Laser pulse changes atomic wire from insulator to metal System is fastest-ever electronic switch Read article: Laser pulse changes atomic wire from insulator to metal
Ultrafast science Research update Levitating diamond vacancies hold their spin Technique could be used to measure tiny forces Read article: Levitating diamond vacancies hold their spin