Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well energizes nanocrystals Scientists have transferred energy to nanocrystals from quantum wells without electrical contacts Read article: Quantum well energizes nanocrystals
Structure and dynamics Research update Microscopy moves to 4D X-ray device reveals new insights into metals
Cosmology Research update Old galaxies shed new light on young universe Massive galaxies formed much earlier in the history of the universe than models predict Read article: Old galaxies shed new light on young universe
Lasers Research update US team breaks power density record Researchers create a focused laser spot with the highest intensity to date
Structure and dynamics Research update New shift seen in cyclotrons Result could have an impact on a range of precision experiments Read article: New shift seen in cyclotrons
Quantum optics Research update Entanglement breaks new record Five-photon first for quantum information Read article: Entanglement breaks new record
Superconductivity Research update Could dark energy be studied in the lab? Simple superconducting circuits could tell us more about the mysterious substance that makes up 73% of the universe
Low-temperature physics Research update Russian physicist scoops low temperature award Grigory Volovik wins 2004 Simon Memorial Prize Read article: Russian physicist scoops low temperature award
Ultrafast science Research update New look for molecular photodiodes Novel device switches photocurrent direction depending on wavelength of light Read article: New look for molecular photodiodes
Dark matter and energy Research update New light on dark energy Results lend further support to the existence of dark energy