Read article: Solar system older than we thought Astronomy and space Research update Solar system older than we thought Meteorite hints at alternative beginning for the solar system
Read article: Antenna directs light at the nanoscale Nanophotonics Research update Antenna directs light at the nanoscale Researchers in Spain rapidly develop promising new nanotechnology
Read article: Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking Planetary science Research update Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking Contraction of the Moon's core creates geological surface features
Read article: ‘Quantum simulators’ revealed in fresh detail Quantum optics Research update ‘Quantum simulators’ revealed in fresh detail Researchers locate individual particles in an optical lattice
Read article: Controlling heart beats with lasers Optical physics Research update Controlling heart beats with lasers Bird heart experiment brings optical pacemakers a step closer
Read article: Shining a light on diabetes Biomedical devices Research update Shining a light on diabetes New blood glucose sensor set to make finger-pricking a thing of the past
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Read article: Drab butterfly reveals its hidden colours Biophysics Research update Drab butterfly reveals its hidden colours Optical effect that could lead to novel colour-changing surfaces
Read article: Fractals boost superconductivity Superconductivity Research update Fractals boost superconductivity High-temperature superconductor seems to thrive on its fractal structure
Read article: Electrons caught moving on the edge Ultrafast science Research update Electrons caught moving on the edge Breakthrough that could enable physicists to regulate photosynthesis
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays