Superconductivity Research update Super-cool detector spots single photons Superconducting approach could have big benefits for astronomy Read article: Super-cool detector spots single photons
Detectors and sensors Research update Frogs turn to physics How can aquatic frogs catch prey by night? Read article: Frogs turn to physics
Detectors and sensors Research update Prospecting for oil with an optical nose Physics in the desert Read article: Prospecting for oil with an optical nose
Superconductivity Research update Archaeology turns to superconductivity The magnetic properties of lead can be used to date archaeological artefacts Read article: Archaeology turns to superconductivity
Microscopy Research update Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime Physicists use single-electron transistor to make most sensitive motion sensor ever Read article: Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes make miniature gas sensors US researchers have built a low-cost sensor with carbon nanotubes Read article: Nanotubes make miniature gas sensors
Imaging Research update Giant CCD imager snaps first shot The largest digital camera array ever installed on a telescope goes on show. Read article: Giant CCD imager snaps first shot
Microscopy Research update New neutrons for European scientists The UK will fund a major upgrade to the ISIS neutron source
Particles and interactions Research update Muons join the fight against nuclear smugglers Cosmic-ray particles could be used to detect concealed radioactive material Read article: Muons join the fight against nuclear smugglers
Microscopy Research update Nanotechnology is good for the heart Scientists have built a nanoscale device that can detect proteins associated with heart attacks