Stars and solar physics Research update Supernova 1987A enters a new phase Stellar explosion fascinates astronomers 30 years on Read article: Supernova 1987A enters a new phase
Climate Research update Climate-friendly aircraft routing could cut environmental damage Study highlights effects not related to carbon-dioxide emission Read article: Climate-friendly aircraft routing could cut environmental damage
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New graphene-like material could have a band gap Mixture of carbon, boron and nitrogen could find use in electronics Read article: New graphene-like material could have a band gap
Microscopy Research update Nanoparticles give super-resolution microscopy a boost Amplified stimulated emission allows low-illumination applications Read article: Nanoparticles give super-resolution microscopy a boost
Renewables Research update Nuclear energy may come from the sea Uranium extracted from the sea could provide centuries of power Read article: Nuclear energy may come from the sea
Planetary science Research update Seven Earth-like exoplanets orbit nearby star Conditions for life could exist on at least three of the rocky worlds Read article: Seven Earth-like exoplanets orbit nearby star
Education and outreach Research update Parents’ enthusiasm for science boosts teens’ exam scores Talking to children about importance of STEM influences career choices Read article: Parents’ enthusiasm for science boosts teens’ exam scores
Metrology Research update Optical clocks hit the road Two groups unveil very accurate, portable atomic clocks Read article: Optical clocks hit the road
Planetary science Research update Building blocks of life found on Ceres Organic compounds may have formed on dwarf planet Read article: Building blocks of life found on Ceres
Advanced materials Research update Blocking the symmetry of motion First mechanical metamaterial to overcome reciprocity Read article: Blocking the symmetry of motion