Mathematical physics Research update Physicists unfold the mechanics of origami Curved-crease structures studied for the first time Read article: Physicists unfold the mechanics of origami
Optical physics Research update First flat lens focuses light without distortion Pattern of nanoantennas eliminates optical aberrations Read article: First flat lens focuses light without distortion
Optical physics Research update Planck’s law violated at the nanoscale "Fluctuational electrodynamics" describes how tiny objects radiate Read article: Planck’s law violated at the nanoscale
Quantum optics Research update Frog photoreceptor counts photons Rod cells show promise for quantum optics Read article: Frog photoreceptor counts photons
Transport properties Research update Graphene offers up another quantum surprise The fractional quantum Hall effect in graphene is different Read article: Graphene offers up another quantum surprise
Transport properties Research update Topological behaviour spotted in quasicrystal Discovery could lead to materials with dimensions greater than three Read article: Topological behaviour spotted in quasicrystal
Dark matter and energy Research update Dark-matter hope fades in microwave haze Planck reveals galactic feature is the wrong shape for dark-matter particles Read article: Dark-matter hope fades in microwave haze
Ultracold matter Research update Atoms interfere one at a time Single-atom matter–wave experiment is a first, say physicists Read article: Atoms interfere one at a time
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Complex quasicrystals created using new nanofabrication technique Patterns with 36-fold rotational symmetry realized Read article: Complex quasicrystals created using new nanofabrication technique
Telescopes and space missions Research update SKA names director-general Philip Diamond picked to head giant radio telescope Read article: SKA names director-general