Astroparticle physics Research update Axions could solve lithium problem Hypothetical particles may have affected nucleosynthesis Read article: Axions could solve lithium problem
Optical physics Research update Butterfly lights the way to better thermal imaging Temperature sensor is smaller, faster and more sensitive Read article: Butterfly lights the way to better thermal imaging
Transport properties Research update Nanoshells could boost photovoltaics Whispering-gallery structures trap more light Read article: Nanoshells could boost photovoltaics
Gravity Research update Japanese cosmology centre secures long-term future Tokyo institute receives $7.5m endowment from US-based Kavli Foundation Read article: Japanese cosmology centre secures long-term future
Stars and solar physics Research update Neutrinos point to rare stellar fusion Borexino catches the first glimpse of pep reaction Read article: Neutrinos point to rare stellar fusion
Nanomaterials Research update Listening with a ‘quantum ear’ Tiny microphone could pave the way for quantum acoustics Read article: Listening with a ‘quantum ear’
Quantum optics Research update Physicists create new slow-light technique Electromagnetically induced transparency seen in nuclear system for first time Read article: Physicists create new slow-light technique
Earth sciences Research update How supercontinents are born Geological model predicts merging of North America and Asia Read article: How supercontinents are born
Ultrafast science Research update Raman technique peers into cabin baggage New scanner could ease airport liquids ban Read article: Raman technique peers into cabin baggage
Mathematical physics Research update Theoretical-physics hub opens in South America South American Institute for Fundamental Research set to tackle subjects ranging from mathematical biology to cosmology Read article: Theoretical-physics hub opens in South America