Earth sciences Research update Satellite protection plan could backfire Protecting satellites from solar storms could disrupt global radio communications
Metrology Research update Astrophysicist and space pioneer dies James Van Allen has died at the age of 91 Read article: Astrophysicist and space pioneer dies
Earth sciences Feature The sound of silence Listening to infrasound Read article: The sound of silence
Mathematical physics Research update Physicists solve pebble mystery What shape is a pebble? Read article: Physicists solve pebble mystery
Structure and dynamics Research update Singing to the tune of sand Physicist solves desert mystery Read article: Singing to the tune of sand
Earth sciences Research update Shaking causes aftershocks An earthquake's shaking is directly responsible for its aftershocks, say researchers
Soft matter and liquids Research update New look for “Newton’s bucket” Physicists create six-cornered polygons on the surface of water Read article: New look for “Newton’s bucket”
Earth sciences Research update Ships shed light on geomagnetic field Data from old ships' logs suggest the weakening of Earth's magnetic field is a recent phenomenon Read article: Ships shed light on geomagnetic field
Earth sciences Feature Antarctica unravelled Glaciers, physics and climate change Read article: Antarctica unravelled