Quantum optics Research update Ions trapped by optical fields New laser-trapping technique for charged particles opens door to advanced quantum simulations Read article: Ions trapped by optical fields
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Jostling balls reveal secrets of ultrathin films Experiment with plastic colloidal spheres simulates epitaxial growth on the atomic scale
Transport properties Research update Bright colour-changing skins Electronic paper technology created that can change colour without backlights Read article: Bright colour-changing skins
Quantum optics Research update Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry Entangled photons put to work on hydrogen molecule Read article: Quantum computer takes on quantum chemistry
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Newton’s idea spotted in reflected neutrons Looking very closely at the reflections of neutron Read article: Newton’s idea spotted in reflected neutrons
Stars and solar physics Research update Calculations point to massive quark stars Exotic bodies might be easier to spot than previously thought Read article: Calculations point to massive quark stars
Transport properties Research update Electric fields control spin currents New type of magnetoelectric coupling discovered Read article: Electric fields control spin currents
Stars and solar physics Research update Supernovae put dark matter in the right place Simulation reconciles cold dark matter and galaxy formation Read article: Supernovae put dark matter in the right place
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exoplanet’s atmosphere is laid bare Astronomers measure spectrum of exoplanet directly for the first time Read article: Exoplanet’s atmosphere is laid bare
Quantum mechanics Research update Physicists put forward new vaccination strategy Quantum mechanics suggests a little vaccine can go a long way Read article: Physicists put forward new vaccination strategy