Earth sciences Research update How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground Mapping faults and monitoring seismicity could make storage less risky Read article: How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground
Earth sciences Blog Seismic study digs into volcanic plumbing What is brewing beneath the Mount Fuji volcano?
History Opinion and reviews From the past, a fiery warning A book about the 1783 eruption of the Icelandic volcano Laki and the lessons it holds for us today, reviewed by Hazel Rymer Read article: From the past, a fiery warning
Ultracold matter Research update A quantum accelerometer is being built for navy submarines Atomic interference will guide vessels without GPS Read article: A quantum accelerometer is being built for navy submarines
Optical physics Research update Seismic cloak could minimize earthquake damage Transformation seismology tested in France Read article: Seismic cloak could minimize earthquake damage
Education and outreach Research update Classroom seismometers could monitor earthquakes worldwide Low-cost, robust device could help with geophysics education Read article: Classroom seismometers could monitor earthquakes worldwide
Earth sciences Research update Study homes in on the cause of earthquake lights Strange glow is linked to geological rifts Read article: Study homes in on the cause of earthquake lights
Earth sciences Research update Improved earthquake early-warning system could be used worldwide New technique focuses on P-wave amplitudes Read article: Improved earthquake early-warning system could be used worldwide
Transport properties Opinion and reviews The seven chemical wonders Matin Durrani ponders a former BP chairman’s choices of “seven elements that have changed the world” Read article: The seven chemical wonders
Complex systems Research update Physicists get to grips with complex systems Results show that putting too much effort into controlling such systems may actually make them uncontrollable Read article: Physicists get to grips with complex systems
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