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
Particles and interactions Research update Gravity-test constrains new forces String theory loses some ‘wiggle-room’ Read article: Gravity-test constrains new forces
Personalities Opinion and reviews A brief history of Hawking Michael Banks reviews the TV documentary Stephen Hawking: Master of the Universe Read article: A brief history of Hawking
Stars and solar physics Research update Earth is doomed (in 5 billion years) A red-giant Sun will swallow-up Earth Read article: Earth is doomed (in 5 billion years)
Gravity Research update Galaxy distortions shed light on cosmic acceleration Analysis will help reveal nature of dark energy Read article: Galaxy distortions shed light on cosmic acceleration
Particles and interactions Research update String theorists and astrophysicist share Crafoord Prize Award recognizes breakthroughs in mathematics and astronomy Read article: String theorists and astrophysicist share Crafoord Prize
Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic explosion, but no gravitational waves LIGO looks at its first gamma-ray burst Read article: Cosmic explosion, but no gravitational waves
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