Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists put earthquakes under the microscope Nanoscale study looks at how faults strengthen over time Read article: Physicists put earthquakes under the microscope
Earth sciences Research update Geophysicists solve mystery of Antarctica’s ice-bound mountains Range bounced back after being worn down Read article: Geophysicists solve mystery of Antarctica’s ice-bound mountains
Planetary science Research update Continents may reflect conditions in the Earth’s core Earth's magnetic field and plate tectonics could share a deep connection Read article: Continents may reflect conditions in the Earth’s core
Planetary science Research update Laser gyroscope measures the Earth’s ‘wobble’ New method would be cheaper and simpler than astronomical measurements Read article: Laser gyroscope measures the Earth’s ‘wobble’
Metrology Opinion and reviews One toise at a time Terry Quinn reviews Measure of the Earth: the Enlightenment Expedition that Reshaped the World by Larrie D Ferreiro Read article: One toise at a time
Ultracold matter Research update Falling atoms measure the Earth’s rotation New gyroscope could also test Einstein's general relativity Read article: Falling atoms measure the Earth’s rotation
Earth sciences Research update El Niño marches to the same beat as seasonal change Direct link established between ENSO and the annual cycle Read article: El Niño marches to the same beat as seasonal change
Earth sciences Research update Portable lasers probe oil-rig waste Quantum-cascade-laser kit developed for chemical analysis of hydrocarbons Read article: Portable lasers probe oil-rig waste
Earth sciences Research update Tracking tsunamis with radar Tsunami spotted early upon entering continental shelf Read article: Tracking tsunamis with radar
Earth sciences Video Earth sciences: unlocking the secrets of a dynamic planet The University of Texas at Dallas geosciences team pursues a multidisciplinary programme to understand Earth's evolution Read article: Earth sciences: unlocking the secrets of a dynamic planet