Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight Quantum dots get electrons hopping Read article: ‘Nanorefrigerator’ is cooled using sunlight
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum interference: the movie Physicists watch as giant molecules behave like waves Read article: Quantum interference: the movie
Constants and units Research update Can GPS find variations in Planck’s constant? Satellites put limit on violation of general relativity, claim physicists Read article: Can GPS find variations in Planck’s constant?
Planetary science Research update Further doubts cast over lunar formation models More isotopic similarities between Earth and Moon found Read article: Further doubts cast over lunar formation models
Particles and interactions Research update Fermilab told to rein in planned neutrino experiment LBNE will need "phased approach" after suffering funding setback Read article: Fermilab told to rein in planned neutrino experiment
Nanomaterials Research update Electron tomography peers into the nanoworld Nanoparticles imaged in 3D with atomic resolution for the first time Read article: Electron tomography peers into the nanoworld
Magnetism and spin Research update How to hide from a magnetic field Researchers build the first ever practical exact cloak Read article: How to hide from a magnetic field
Soft matter and liquids Research update Proteins wander through whorls and vortices Self-organized system could shed light on collective behaviour Read article: Proteins wander through whorls and vortices
Nanomaterials Research update Robot jellyfish fuelled by hydrogen Swimmer has artificial muscles based on carbon nanotubes Read article: Robot jellyfish fuelled by hydrogen
Lasers Research update Physicists look round corners in 3D Laser pulses reconstruct image of hidden artist's mannequin Read article: Physicists look round corners in 3D