Imaging Research update How to hear the shape of a room 'Audio forensics' could benefit from new echolocation technique Read article: How to hear the shape of a room
Telescopes and space missions Research update Putting a new spin on variable stars New class of pulsating stars that defy current theories is discovered Read article: Putting a new spin on variable stars
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera Simple and cheap technique could be used in medical imaging Read article: ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera
Surfaces and interfaces Video 3D TV without the glasses MIT researchers seek the holy grail of 3D technology Read article: 3D TV without the glasses
Imaging Video Smartphone eye test for the developing world A novel medical technology from the MIT Media Lab Read article: Smartphone eye test for the developing world
Imaging Research update Deep-sea imaging reveals how tectonic plates slide New layer of melt seen at plate–mantle boundary Read article: Deep-sea imaging reveals how tectonic plates slide
Optical physics Research update Holographic imaging technique looks through flames Method could be used by firefighters, as well as in biomedical monitors Read article: Holographic imaging technique looks through flames
Structure and dynamics Research update Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed Characteristic signature of neutral-pion decay spotted Read article: Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed
Optical physics Research update Nanoantenna array steers light New structures could be used to make 3D holography displays Read article: Nanoantenna array steers light
Stars and solar physics Feature Cool dust and baby stars Steve Eales revels in the new view of the universe provided by the Herschel Space Observatory Read article: Cool dust and baby stars