Superconductivity Research update Silicon becomes a superconductor Physicists discover exceptionally high doping is the key Read article: Silicon becomes a superconductor
Structure and dynamics Research update Hydrogen storage goes metal-free New low-cost materials could accelerate the drive towards hydrogen vehicles
Projects and facilities Research update ITER fusion reactor gets final approval Multinational consortium signs formal agreement to build research facility Read article: ITER fusion reactor gets final approval
Dark matter and energy Research update Dark energy dates back nine billion years Ancient supernovae cast light on our expanding universe Read article: Dark energy dates back nine billion years
Diagnostic imaging Research update X-ray laser focuses on tiny objects Technique could provide biologists with a new way to study extremely small organisms Read article: X-ray laser focuses on tiny objects
Transport properties Research update Graphene makes its mark on spin Physicists think that layers of graphite could be used in spin-based electronics Read article: Graphene makes its mark on spin
Renewables Research update Gadget recharging goes wireless Electromagnetic coupling could charge laptops and mobile phones over the air Read article: Gadget recharging goes wireless
Biophysics Research update Climbing plants get wrapped up Researchers discover how climbing plants twine Read article: Climbing plants get wrapped up
Climate Research update Plants halt shifting sands Competition between sand and vegetation drives dune dynamics Read article: Plants halt shifting sands
Quantum optics Research update Spin measured without destruction Laser technique could boost quantum computing
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays