Telescopes and space missions Research update AMS confirms positron excess Results could be a sign of dark-matter annihilation, but more data are needed Read article: AMS confirms positron excess
Telescopes and space missions Research update New class of ‘mini supernovae’ discovered White-dwarf companion star might survive subsequent explosion Read article: New class of ‘mini supernovae’ discovered
Telescopes and space missions Research update Planck reveals ‘almost perfect’ universe Space mission releases first cosmology results Read article: Planck reveals ‘almost perfect’ universe
Astroparticle physics Research update New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt Temporary but long-lived "storage ring" of electrons seen Read article: New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt
Structure and dynamics Research update Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed Characteristic signature of neutral-pion decay spotted Read article: Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed
Stars and solar physics Research update Searching for magnetic monopoles in polar rocks Method advantageous for a range of monopole masses and charges Read article: Searching for magnetic monopoles in polar rocks
Structure and dynamics Feature The secret of life David Jenkins and Oliver Kirsebom explore the mysterious nuclear energy level of carbon-12 that made life possible Read article: The secret of life
Structure and dynamics Research update Muon-capture measurement backs QCD prediction Complex calculations pass experimental test Read article: Muon-capture measurement backs QCD prediction
Stars and solar physics Research update Carbon’s Hoyle state calculated at long last Supercomputer simulates "bent state" crucial for nucleosynthesis Read article: Carbon’s Hoyle state calculated at long last
Ultracold matter News What’s in store for 2013? Celebrate the turn of the year with our predictions of the key physics events of the next 12 months Read article: What’s in store for 2013?
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