Optical physics Research update Artificial black holes on the horizon DIY black holes could emit ‘Hawking radiation’
Quantum mechanics Research update Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity The step-like motion of falling neutrons could shed fresh light on the nature of gravity
Quantum mechanics Research update Cool laser puts special relativity to the test Speed check verifies the fundamental theory more accurately than ever
Gravity Research update ‘Microlens’ could bring dark matter into focus A nearby white dwarf behaving as a lens could help to explain the nature of dark matter
Telescopes and space missions Research update Stellar link helps black holes weigh in Discovery allows astronomers to ‘weigh’ black holes from a snapshot of their host galaxies Read article: Stellar link helps black holes weigh in
Telescopes and space missions Research update Fresh light shed on black holes Glowing gas around a black hole gives astronomers new insights Read article: Fresh light shed on black holes
Quantum mechanics Research update Rave review for Hawking’s new book The Universe in a Nutshell is 'a delight to read' Read article: Rave review for Hawking’s new book
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum Hall effect gets new dimensions 4D version of 2D effect could give clue to quantum gravity
Stars and solar physics Research update Dynamo effect forces energy from black holes Magnetic fields could make black holes spill energy into surrounding gas and dust Read article: Dynamo effect forces energy from black holes
Telescopes and space missions Research update Six of the best for gravitational lens A distant galaxy is imaged six times by the strong gravity of a galactic cluster Read article: Six of the best for gravitational lens