Microscopy Research update Molecules revealed in all their glory by microscope Modified form of atomic force microscopy gives chemical signature of molecules Read article: Molecules revealed in all their glory by microscope
Stars and solar physics Research update Is ‘hot Jupiter’ too close for comfort? Exoplanet perplexes astronomers
Atmosphere Research update ‘Gigantic jets’ caught on camera Rare phenomenon of 'upward' lightning quantified by US researchers Read article: ‘Gigantic jets’ caught on camera
Lasers Research update Arm dentists with lasers, urge researchers New dental technique can assess mineral content in teeth Read article: Arm dentists with lasers, urge researchers
Transport properties Research update DNA scaffolds could make nano-circuits New 'DNA origami' technique could boost electronics Read article: DNA scaffolds could make nano-circuits
Transport properties Research update Metamaterials learn to remember First 'memory metamaterials' allow for easy tuning
Transport properties Research update Producing tiny inorganic LEDs in bulk Novel printing process could boost inorganic LED industry Read article: Producing tiny inorganic LEDs in bulk
Transport properties Research update Cloud watching goes hi-tech New device could reveal cloud structure in unprecedented detail
Transport properties Research update Seeing quantum effects on a big scale Researchers propose way to couple a single atom to a mechanical oscillator
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Making graphene in a flash A common camera flashbulb can turn graphite oxide into graphene Read article: Making graphene in a flash
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