Particles and interactions Research update Physicists call for €5bn Neutrino Factory Ambitious proposal favoured over cheaper rivals Read article: Physicists call for €5bn Neutrino Factory
Structure and dynamics Research update Attractive force arises from black-body radiation, say physicists New force could have important astrophysical implications Read article: Attractive force arises from black-body radiation, say physicists
Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Snow line’ of neighbouring star comes into view Icy ring marks the spot for planetary formation Read article: ‘Snow line’ of neighbouring star comes into view
Optical physics Research update 5D ‘Superman memory crystal’ heralds unlimited lifetime data storage Device can easily store hundreds of terabytes of data Read article: 5D ‘Superman memory crystal’ heralds unlimited lifetime data storage
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Sensitive fingerprint technique developed with the help of neutrons New method complements conventional forensics Read article: Sensitive fingerprint technique developed with the help of neutrons
Transport properties Research update ‘Champion’ nanostructures could improve solar water-splitting cells Best metal-oxide photoanode ever made from haematite Read article: ‘Champion’ nanostructures could improve solar water-splitting cells
Ultracold matter Research update Unexpected interactions between solitons detected Long-range interactions observed over astronomical distances Read article: Unexpected interactions between solitons detected
Biomedical devices Research update Telescopic contact lens comes into view Technology could help people with age-related macular degeneration Read article: Telescopic contact lens comes into view
Particles and interactions Research update Japanese team sees gamma-ray pulse before lightning flash Study sheds more light on mysterious thunderstorm process Read article: Japanese team sees gamma-ray pulse before lightning flash
Telescopes and space missions Research update Steady leak in the Earth’s plasmasphere found Mechanism contributes to loss of material from atmosphere Read article: Steady leak in the Earth’s plasmasphere found
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