Particles and interactions Research update Search for ‘unparticles’ focuses on Earth’s crust Evidence for a fifth force could lie beneath our feet Read article: Search for ‘unparticles’ focuses on Earth’s crust
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Graphene transistors give bioelectronics a boost Devices could find use in retinal implants Read article: Graphene transistors give bioelectronics a boost
Transport properties Research update Scientists delve deeper into carbon nanotubes Technique provides wealth of new information about multi-walled structures Read article: Scientists delve deeper into carbon nanotubes
Transport properties Research update Physicists propose ‘wireless’ solar cells Oxide interfaces could boost solar-cell performance Read article: Physicists propose ‘wireless’ solar cells
Structure and dynamics Research update Quantum computers turn mechanical Qubits might be stored using a tiny piece of vibrating metal Read article: Quantum computers turn mechanical
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings Mass–radius relation for individual discs realized Read article: Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings
Structure and dynamics Research update Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed Characteristic signature of neutral-pion decay spotted Read article: Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed
Structure and dynamics Research update The quantum coin toss Randomness reflects fundamental uncertainty, not ignorance Read article: The quantum coin toss
Structure and dynamics Research update Tungstenite triangles emit light 2D material could find applications in lasers and LEDs Read article: Tungstenite triangles emit light
Stars and solar physics Research update Extremely bright supernovae may break the Chandrasekhar limit High magnetic fields could let white dwarfs get bigger before exploding Read article: Extremely bright supernovae may break the Chandrasekhar limit