Telescopes and space missions Research update Gravity Probe B comes last in NASA review Panel recommendation is to cut funding of mission by September
Ultrafast science Research update BEC bubble could measure tiny forces Ultracold atoms could make highly sensitive ‘spirit level’ Read article: BEC bubble could measure tiny forces
Stars and solar physics Research update Information ‘not lost’ in black holes The end may be in sight for the black hole "information paradox" Read article: Information ‘not lost’ in black holes
Quantum optics Research update Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute Cambridge cosmologist says his switch to the Canadian centre is the "opportunity of a lifetime" Read article: Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute
Gravity Research update Quasar tests general relativity to the limit Researchers also claim first hard evidence for black holes Read article: Quasar tests general relativity to the limit
Telescopes and space missions Research update John Wheeler: 1911-2008 Giant of physics who gave black holes their name dies at 96 Read article: John Wheeler: 1911-2008
Quantum optics Research update Prototype gravitational-wave detector uses squeezed light Use of quantum enhancement is a first Read article: Prototype gravitational-wave detector uses squeezed light
Particles and interactions Research update Testing quantum gravity at the LHC If extra dimensions exist, quantum gravity could alter the rate of well-known reactions Read article: Testing quantum gravity at the LHC
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update LHC set for July start up Behind schedule again, but excitement is brewing at CERN for the forthcoming particle accelerator Read article: LHC set for July start up
Telescopes and space missions Research update WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model Five-year data reveal a cosmic neutrino background Read article: WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model
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