Read article: New calculations support dark-matter discovery by DAMA, say physicists Telescopes and space missions Research update New calculations support dark-matter discovery by DAMA, say physicists Annual signal in detector could be explained by a new interaction
Read article: How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon New fabrication technique could create brain-like electronic networks
Read article: Quantum pigeonholes are not paradoxical after all, say physicists Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum pigeonholes are not paradoxical after all, say physicists Interference makes it look as if mathematical principle is violated
Read article: Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells Biophysics Research update Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells Scientists reveal why tinamou eggs shine like a brand new car
Read article: Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily Surfaces and interfaces Research update Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily Glacier simulator reveals the importance of cavities created under the ice
Read article: Asteroids, not comets, gave Earth most of its water Telescopes and space missions Research update Asteroids, not comets, gave Earth most of its water Rosetta scientists find surprisingly high levels of deuterium in comet
Read article: New technique nails distance to supermassive black hole Telescopes and space missions Research update New technique nails distance to supermassive black hole Geometric method using active galactic nuclei could yield better cosmic rulers
Read article: Laser blast makes pure quantum dots Ultrafast science Research update Laser blast makes pure quantum dots Selenium nanoparticles could be used in solar cells and take on antibiotic resistance
Read article: Planck offers another glimpse of the early universe Telescopes and space missions Research update Planck offers another glimpse of the early universe Space mission offers new insights into dark matter and primordial neutrinos, but evidence for inflation is not forthcoming
Read article: Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength Nanomaterials Research update Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength Carbon sheet is much better at absorbing impacts than steel
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays