Fragment of ancient asteroid falls to Earth
A carbon-rich meteorite may be the first fragment ever found of a primitive class of asteroids
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Lasers energise fusion research
A new way of kick-starting fusion could allow scientists to harness the powerful energy source
Silicon LED strides ahead
Solar cell technology yields a super-efficient silicon device for optoelectronics
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Sir Fred Hoyle 1915 – 2001
The astronomer who coined the phrase 'big bang' dies at 86
First hints of novel nuclei
Physicists create a heavy isotope of hydrogen and a 'doubly strange' nucleus
Read article: Mars-sized object probably created the Moon
Mars-sized object probably created the Moon
A planetary projectile could explain the features of the modern Earth and Moon
Read article: New nano-technique hits the bull’s-eye
New nano-technique hits the bull’s-eye
A model bull just micrometres long shows the potential of a new micro-fabrication technique
Ion strings make brilliant beams
Preventing collisions is the key to super-stable ion beams
When is a constant not a constant?
A fluctuating fine structure constant could cast doubt on many physical models
Hälg prize rewards neutron scattering in Europe
Institute Laue Langevin physicist bags the biannual prize
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