Quantum mechanics Research update Both answers correct in century-old optics dilemma Different momenta of light reflect wave-particle duality Read article: Both answers correct in century-old optics dilemma
Transport properties Research update Hail the first sound ‘lasers’ Sound amplification by stimulated emission achieved by two groups Read article: Hail the first sound ‘lasers’
Ultrafast science Research update Crystal control moves towards 3D displays Doping nanocrystals changes the colours they emit Read article: Crystal control moves towards 3D displays
Planetary science Research update Molecular attraction keeps asteroids together Dust particles hold on by van der Waals forces Read article: Molecular attraction keeps asteroids together
Transport properties Research update First ‘heavy-fermion’ material made in 2D Layered material could shed light on origin of high-temperature superconductivity Read article: First ‘heavy-fermion’ material made in 2D
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold magnetic atoms bode well for quantum studies Dysprosium can be trapped after all Read article: Ultracold magnetic atoms bode well for quantum studies
Telescopes and space missions Research update Fermi pins down a colossal accelerator Blazar light is created light-years away from supermassive black hole Read article: Fermi pins down a colossal accelerator
Gravity Research update Gravity’s effect on time confirmed Atom interferometer makes ultra-precise measurement of gravitational redshift Read article: Gravity’s effect on time confirmed
Ultracold matter Research update Physicists watch chemistry in slow motion Ultracold molecules shed light on chemical reactions Read article: Physicists watch chemistry in slow motion
Ultrafast science Research update New optical clock breaks accuracy record Aluminium-ion device makes use of quantum logic Read article: New optical clock breaks accuracy record