Ultrafast science Research update LCDs enter the fast lane Subtle effect speeds up liquid-crystal switching by a factor of a million Read article: LCDs enter the fast lane
Telescopes and space missions Research update Is the universe saddle shaped? "Open" geometry could account for Planck anomalies Read article: Is the universe saddle shaped?
Ultracold matter Research update Molecules line up in laser grid Long-range interactions between cold molecules could allow studies of quantum magnetism Read article: Molecules line up in laser grid
Telescopes and space missions Research update Inflatable antenna could send tiny satellites beyond Earth orbit CubeSats could soon embark on interplanetary missions Read article: Inflatable antenna could send tiny satellites beyond Earth orbit
Particles and interactions Research update Experiment probes strength of the weak interaction Proton's "weak charge" could reveal new physics Read article: Experiment probes strength of the weak interaction
Ultrafast science Research update Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life Alga exoskeleton used as a diffraction grating Read article: Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New silicon devices are fast, flexible and semi-transparent Fabrication process could be commercially viable Read article: New silicon devices are fast, flexible and semi-transparent
Superconductivity Research update Tiny switch toggles the position of a single atom Switch is the smallest memory device ever, say its creators Read article: Tiny switch toggles the position of a single atom
Soft matter and liquids Research update Artificial muscles lift heavy loads Polymer-based devices could also generate and store energy Read article: Artificial muscles lift heavy loads
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation Controversial theory gets a boost from the lab Read article: Physicists claim further evidence of link between cosmic rays and cloud formation