Structure and dynamics Research update Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams Spinning device chills polar beam to a temperature of 1 K Read article: Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams
Structure and dynamics Research update Burning soil fuels ball lightning Spectroscopy reveals silicon and iron in glowing orb Read article: Burning soil fuels ball lightning
Planetary science Research update Atmospheric observations could reveal mass of Earth-like worlds New technique could point towards extraterrestrial life Read article: Atmospheric observations could reveal mass of Earth-like worlds
Transport properties Research update Infrared light could create hydrogen from water New catalyst would make more efficient use of sunlight Read article: Infrared light could create hydrogen from water
Telescopes and space missions Research update Pulsar and companions will put general relativity to the test Discovery offers best-ever test of Einstein's theory Read article: Pulsar and companions will put general relativity to the test
Structure and dynamics Research update CERN gears up for new experiments NA62 will look for new physics in a rare kaon decay Read article: CERN gears up for new experiments
Telescopes and space missions Research update First noble-gas molecules found in space Argon hydride spotted in remnant of exploded star Read article: First noble-gas molecules found in space
Quantum optics Research update Classical carrier could create entanglement New technique could make quantum communications more robust Read article: Classical carrier could create entanglement
Structure and dynamics Research update Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost Signals amplified one million times Read article: Nanotubes give Raman spectroscopy a boost
Renewables Research update New generator creates electricity directly from heat Thermionic device solves the "space-charge problem" Read article: New generator creates electricity directly from heat