Reviews of topical problems

E.Z. Kuchinskii, I.A. Nekrasov, M.V. Sadovskii “Generalized dynamical mean-field theory in the physics of strongly correlated systems” Phys. Usp. 55 325–355 (2012)

L.Kh. Ingel, M.V. Kalashnik “Nontrivial features in the hydrodynamics of seawater and other stratified solutions” Phys. Usp. 55 356–381 (2012)

Instruments and methods of investigation

Ya.S. Greenberg, Yu.A. Pashkin, E. Il’ichev “Nanomechanical resonators” Phys. Usp. 55 382–407 (2012)

Conferences and symposia

“Modern problems in physical sciences (Scientific session of the Physical Sciences Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 October 2011)” Phys. Usp. 55 408–425 (2012)

S.V. Morozov “New effects in graphene with high carrier mobility” Phys. Usp. 55 408–412 (2012)

V.G. Volostnikov “Modern optics of Gaussian beams” Phys. Usp. 55 412–420 (2012)

N.V. Mushnikov “Intermetallide-based magnetic materials” Phys. Usp. 55 421–425 (2012)

Physics news on the internet

Yu.N. Eroshenko “Physics news on the Internet (based on electronic preprints)” Phys. Usp. 55 426–427 (2012)