Optical physics Research update How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola Home-made resonators beat diffraction limit Read article: How to make a superlens from a few cans of cola
Nanomaterials Research update Nanomagnet memories approach low-power limit Ultralow power devices could revolutionize electronics Read article: Nanomagnet memories approach low-power limit
Optical physics Research update Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight Conventional view of eyesight challenged by experimental work Read article: Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight
Quantum optics Research update Drumming to a cooler quantum beat Ground state endures for much longer due to new micro-drum design Read article: Drumming to a cooler quantum beat
Quantum optics Research update Quantum memory works at room temperature Single photon stored in warm caesium atoms Read article: Quantum memory works at room temperature
Optical physics Research update Rotating cylinder puts a new spin on slow light First time for rotary "photon drag", researchers claim Read article: Rotating cylinder puts a new spin on slow light
Ultracold matter Research update ‘Carpet’ makes objects invisible to sound Acoustic cloak is the first to work in air Read article: ‘Carpet’ makes objects invisible to sound
Nuclear power Research update Testing nuclear materials on the nanoscale Results could help in the design of new materials for nuclear applications Read article: Testing nuclear materials on the nanoscale
Telescopes and space missions Research update Galaxy classification is out of tune, say astronomers Are some galaxies spinning faster than we thought? Read article: Galaxy classification is out of tune, say astronomers
Climate Research update Aircraft punch holes in clouds and make it rain Phenomenon could boost precipitation near airports Read article: Aircraft punch holes in clouds and make it rain