Dark matter and energy Research update Dark energy spotted in the cosmic microwave background Gravitational lensing focuses directly on the dark sector Read article: Dark energy spotted in the cosmic microwave background
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Inkjet printing produces high-performance transistors New technique combines two types of ink Read article: Inkjet printing produces high-performance transistors
Optical physics Research update Camera fits on the head of a pin Microscopic device can be made for a few pennies Read article: Camera fits on the head of a pin
Transport properties Research update Nanowire laser could boost data storage Tiny devices could probe biological cells Read article: Nanowire laser could boost data storage
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
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