Mathematical physics Research update Cruise control avoids jams Cars that automatically keep a fixed distance from the car in front could dramatically cut congestion Read article: Cruise control avoids jams
Complex systems Research update Chaos protects networks in Athens Scientists demonstrate chaotic optical communications over a commercial fibre network Read article: Chaos protects networks in Athens
Transport properties Research update Thyristors go organic New material could have applications and also be of fundamental interest
Transport properties Research update Dirac Medal goes to condensed matter physicists Prize recognizes work of Sam Edwards at Cambridge and Patrick Lee at MIT
Complex systems Opinion and reviews Engaging view of emergence Robert Laughlin's provocative take on physics Read article: Engaging view of emergence
Mathematical physics Research update US bubble set to burst More than 20 states could experience a crash in house prices next year
Complex systems Research update Physicists tackle polluted rivers New technique can pinpoint the source of chemical pollutants
Mathematical physics Research update Global terrorism follows a power law Extremes acts could be more common than expected Read article: Global terrorism follows a power law
Soft matter and liquids Research update Dirac Medal recognizes work on turbulence The 2003 Dirac Medal has been awarded to Robert Kraichnan and Vladimir Zakharov
Complex systems Research update Viscount Ilya Prigogine 1917-2003 Nobel laureate in chemistry dies aged 86 Read article: Viscount Ilya Prigogine 1917-2003
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