Transport properties Research update Single spins controlled by an electric field Breakthrough could simplify spintronics
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction Tribology with a tiny tip Read article: Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction
Structure and dynamics Research update New magnetic sensor could probe the brain Portable device operates at room temperature
Transport properties Research update Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster New RF circuit boosts bandwidth Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bullets bounce off nanotubes Carbon fibres deflect the blow Read article: Bullets bounce off nanotubes
Gravity Research update Did the early universe have “texture”? Cold spot could shed light on unification
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoantenna focuses laser light New technology could improve microscope resolution Read article: Nanoantenna focuses laser light
Soft matter and liquids Research update New supersolid signature sighted Peak in specific heat confirms phase transition Read article: New supersolid signature sighted
Telescopes and space missions Research update China launches mission to the Moon First steps taken towards a lunar landing