Optical physics Research update Disorder sharpens optical-fibre images Anderson localization keeps light on track Read article: Disorder sharpens optical-fibre images
Quantum optics Research update Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light Device could help build a "quantum internet" Read article: Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light
Transport properties Research update Metal nanotubes make for better batteries Electronic properties affect lithium-ion performance Read article: Metal nanotubes make for better batteries
Nanomaterials Research update Finding better ways to pack polyhedrons "Angry alien spider" emerges from packing calculations Read article: Finding better ways to pack polyhedrons
Telescopes and space missions Research update Black hole winds stronger than expected Research could improve black hole evolution models Read article: Black hole winds stronger than expected
Nanomaterials Research update Data stored in magnetic holograms New memory could offer high density and quick access Read article: Data stored in magnetic holograms
Ultrafast science Research update ‘Dropleton’ quasiparticle makes its debut Semiconductor excitation behaves like a liquid droplet Read article: ‘Dropleton’ quasiparticle makes its debut
Ultrafast science Research update Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging New technique uses discarded X-rays to unmask materials Read article: Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging
Transport properties Research update How to steer a qubit using sideways glances New technique lifts the lid on Schrödinger's cat Read article: How to steer a qubit using sideways glances
Transport properties Research update Ordering electron and nuclear spins in quantum wires Spontaneous magnetic order of spins observed at 0.1 K Read article: Ordering electron and nuclear spins in quantum wires