Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles join a new league Algorithm gives clues to the 3D structures of tiny particles Read article: Nanoparticles join a new league
Imaging Research update New direction for cosmic radiation WMAP has released its latest view of the radiation left over from the Big Bang Read article: New direction for cosmic radiation
Imaging Research update The oldest explosion in the universe Astronomers have found a gamma-ray burst that took place 12.8 billion years ago Read article: The oldest explosion in the universe
Soft matter and liquids Research update New look for nanodetection Physicists develop technique to detect individual nano-sized particles in real time Read article: New look for nanodetection
Optical physics Research update New look for optical microscopy Making images without photons Read article: New look for optical microscopy
Structure and dynamics Research update STM reveals molecular first The Jahn-Teller effect is seeen in single molecules for the first time Read article: STM reveals molecular first
Imaging Research update Physics goes abstract Fractal analysis provides new insights into abstract works of art Read article: Physics goes abstract
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Art turns to thermodynamics Computer simulations could help date paintings and spot fakes Read article: Art turns to thermodynamics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Microscopes reach new depths AFMs go beneath the surface of liquids Read article: Microscopes reach new depths
Microscopy Research update Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale Piezoelectric effect offers a new way to study biomaterials Read article: Electromechanical microscope nudges the nanoscale
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