Structure and dynamics Research update Water dimers detected in atmospheric conditions Discovery could improve understanding of Earth's radiation balance Read article: Water dimers detected in atmospheric conditions
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers New technique could give conventional immunoassays a run for their money Read article: Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers
Astroparticle physics Research update New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt Temporary but long-lived "storage ring" of electrons seen Read article: New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt
Telescopes and space missions Research update Black hole found spinning near the relativistic limit Astronomers make best measurement yet of black-hole rotation Read article: Black hole found spinning near the relativistic limit
Transport properties Research update Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer New material leads to better flashes for mobile-phone cameras Read article: Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer
Diagnostic imaging Research update Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours Cerenkov emitters show promise for cancer therapy Read article: Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours
Mathematical physics Research update Mosh-pit physics could save lives Simulations of heavy-metal fans could lead to safer public spaces
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
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