Read article: CERN achieves 7 TeV collisions at Large Hadron Collider Astroparticle physics Research update CERN achieves 7 TeV collisions at Large Hadron Collider Celebrations as collider passes major milestone
Read article: Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen Transport properties Research update Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen New material could be used for gas storage
Read article: Locks and keys build tiny structures Soft matter and liquids Research update Locks and keys build tiny structures Flexible bonds could be used in 'nanomachines'
Read article: LHC physics programme set to launch 30 March Particles and interactions Research update LHC physics programme set to launch 30 March First collisions at 7 TeV in the Large Hadron Collider
Read article: Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Soft matter and liquids Research update Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Findings could lead to arachnid-inspired materials
Read article: 3D invisibility cloak unveiled Optical physics Research update 3D invisibility cloak unveiled Researchers hide a tiny bump from near-infrared light
Read article: ‘Standard candle’ flickers too brightly Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Standard candle’ flickers too brightly Researchers identify a potential flaw in the evidence for dark energy
Read article: Quantum effect spotted in a visible object Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum effect spotted in a visible object An important step towards testing Schrödinger's cat paradox
Read article: A radon detector for earthquake prediction Earth sciences Research update A radon detector for earthquake prediction Nobel laureate adapts his famous detector design for earthquake science
Read article: Trapped ions go for a quantum walk Ultracold matter Research update Trapped ions go for a quantum walk Longest quantum walk to date could lead to computing applications
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays