Quantum optics Research update Gamma-ray shaping could lead to ‘nuclear’ quantum computers Mössbauer effect used to modulate individual photons Read article: Gamma-ray shaping could lead to ‘nuclear’ quantum computers
Ultrafast science Research update Optical tweezers grab nanometre-sized objects Near-field light could manipulate viruses and proteins Read article: Optical tweezers grab nanometre-sized objects
Gravity Research update Neil Turok urges caution on BICEP2 results Perimeter Institute director suggests observations could ultimately be at odds with inflation Read article: Neil Turok urges caution on BICEP2 results
Gravity Research update BICEP2 finds first direct evidence of cosmic inflation Primordial B-mode polarization opens window on early universe Read article: BICEP2 finds first direct evidence of cosmic inflation
Transport properties Research update Harvesting the Earth’s infrared energy Could we use thermal radiation emitted by the ground beneath us as a source of renewable power? Read article: Harvesting the Earth’s infrared energy
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene-like iron made in the lab New 2D material could have very large magnetic moment Read article: Graphene-like iron made in the lab
Stars and solar physics Research update SuperKamiokande finds that neutrinos change flavour at night Earth's effect on solar particles seen by giant detector in Japan Read article: SuperKamiokande finds that neutrinos change flavour at night
Telescopes and space missions Research update Did dark matter help kill off the dinosaurs? Lisa Randall and Matthew Reece think interacting dark matter might steer comets to Earth Read article: Did dark matter help kill off the dinosaurs?
Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide could make textiles smarter High-capacitance yarn could power wearable electronics Read article: Graphene oxide could make textiles smarter
Ultrafast science Research update Molecules line up for X-ray diffraction New technique could soon be used on peptides Read article: Molecules line up for X-ray diffraction