Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanowires form atomic switch Quantum device could herald a new era of electronics
Semiconductors and electronics Research update All-silicon laser makes its debut Intel researchers report photonic first Read article: All-silicon laser makes its debut
Nanomaterials Research update Microlever feels the chill New approach could allow force microscopes to operate in the quantum regime Read article: Microlever feels the chill
Low-temperature physics Research update Supercool helium ions make their debut "Sympathetic cooling" could lead to new tests of fundamental physics Read article: Supercool helium ions make their debut
Telescopes and space missions Research update Science selects “Water on Mars” as breakthrough of the year Results from the red planet top magazine's list of research highlights from 2004
Ultrafast science Research update Molecular orbitals come into view Laser physicists close in on single electrons Read article: Molecular orbitals come into view
Ultrafast science Research update Red blood cells are go! Indian physicists use lasers to drive a cellular motor Read article: Red blood cells are go!
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A microscopic “fountain pen” Atomic force microscope writes with molecular "ink" Read article: A microscopic “fountain pen”
Superconductivity Research update Ups and downs for superconducting films Quantum effects cause transition temperature to oscillate in ultrathin films Read article: Ups and downs for superconducting films
Earth sciences Research update Physicist solves desert mystery Sand dunes use elastic waves to "sing" Read article: Physicist solves desert mystery