Planetary science Research update Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping Physicists witness magnetic reversal for first time in the lab Read article: Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
Nanomaterials Research update Quantized magnetoresistance observed for the first time Resistance changes in steps
Stars and solar physics Research update Magnetic fields put the heat on neutron stars Heating observed at relatively low field strengths
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnet misbehaves near absolute zero Quantum phase transition defies conventional classification
Transport properties Research update Giant-magnetoresistance pioneers win Wolf prize Award recognizes discovery that led to spintronics Read article: Giant-magnetoresistance pioneers win Wolf prize
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnets take the spin out of blood separation Red and white blood cells have opposite attractions Read article: Magnets take the spin out of blood separation
History Feature James Clerk Maxwell: a force for physics Celebrating Maxwell Year Read article: James Clerk Maxwell: a force for physics
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnetic vortex flipping made easy Gentle nudge leads to anti-vortex annihilation Read article: Magnetic vortex flipping made easy
Ultracold matter Research update BECs confound at higher temperatures Bose--Einstein condensates sidestep convention Read article: BECs confound at higher temperatures
Superconductivity Research update Magnet falls freely in superconducting tube Physicists predict a new twist on a popular classroom demonstration