Semiconductors and electronics Research update Polariton laser reaches room temperature Quasiparticles could lead to low-power lasers
Cosmology Research update Probe seeks changes in fine-structure constant Microwaves illuminate atomic transitions from the dark ages Read article: Probe seeks changes in fine-structure constant
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before Designs could make the optical imaging of DNA molecules possible Read article: Magnifying superlenses show more detail than before
Transport properties Research update Spins take their time to relax Organic nanowire "spin valves" could be ideal for use in spintronic devices Read article: Spins take their time to relax
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists control light at the nanoscale Polarization pulse shaper directs laser Read article: Physicists control light at the nanoscale
Nuclear medicine Research update Hospital scanners could control cell-sized medical devices Physicists remotely control metal beads in blood vessels
Transport properties Research update Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible Fishnet structure gives negative permeability Read article: Double-negative metamaterial edges towards the visible
Gravity Research update Experiment sets the ultimate test for Newton’s laws Rare opportunity could give evidence against dark matter Read article: Experiment sets the ultimate test for Newton’s laws
Nanomaterials Research update Nanowires could boost memory density Spin pulses move domain walls Read article: Nanowires could boost memory density
Earth sciences Research update Geophysicists offer explanation for Andes formation 3D simulation unveils mystery of the mountain range Read article: Geophysicists offer explanation for Andes formation