Telescopes and space missions Research update Rover reveals magnetic Mars New results show that almost all dust particles in the Martian atmosphere are magnetic Read article: Rover reveals magnetic Mars
Stars and solar physics Research update Table-top synchrotron defies convention A controversial new type of radio transmitter could transform communications Read article: Table-top synchrotron defies convention
Magnetism and spin Research update Graphite magnets get ready for applications South American physicists find a way to make carbon that is magnetic at room temperature
Structure and dynamics Research update New shift seen in cyclotrons Result could have an impact on a range of precision experiments Read article: New shift seen in cyclotrons
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes switch back and forth Magnetic fields can switch nanotubes between metallic and semiconducting states
Diagnostic imaging Research update Brain scans made easy Lead helmet cuts out background noise Read article: Brain scans made easy
Transport properties Research update Magnetic recording has a speed limit Experiment at accelerator shows that recording speeds cannot increase for ever Read article: Magnetic recording has a speed limit
Nanomaterials Research update Nano-foam makes magnetic debut New form of carbon has the lowest density ever measured in a solid
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes go magnetic Proximity effect could lead to applications Read article: Carbon nanotubes go magnetic
Soft matter and liquids Research update Spintronics goes organic Physicists have built the first organic spin valve Read article: Spintronics goes organic
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