Telescopes and space missions Research update Pristine relics of the Big Bang spotted Two far-off gas clouds appear untouched by stars Read article: Pristine relics of the Big Bang spotted
Structure and dynamics Research update Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road Molecular motor fuelled by electron microscope Read article: Four-wheel nanocar takes to the road
Telescopes and space missions Research update Russian mission to Mars fails Engineers face race against time to fix problem Read article: Russian mission to Mars fails
Optical physics Research update Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner Nanostructures could improve solar cells Read article: Plasmonic absorbers turn a corner
Education and outreach Research update Cash hand-out to boost physics teachers UK government launches £2m initiative to attract physics graduates into teaching Read article: Cash hand-out to boost physics teachers
Structure and dynamics Research update Norman Ramsey: 1915–2011 Atomic-clock pioneer dies aged 96 Read article: Norman Ramsey: 1915–2011
Transport properties Research update Laser puts a new spin on light Ultrafast pulses could boost optical telecoms Read article: Laser puts a new spin on light
Transport properties Research update Silicon carbide shows promise for quantum computing Point defects could be exploited as qubits Read article: Silicon carbide shows promise for quantum computing
Transport properties Research update Memristor memory could be used in wearable electronics Device solves problem of "sneak paths" Read article: Memristor memory could be used in wearable electronics
Transport properties Research update Undulator brings ILC closer to reality Positron source could be crucial to future particle colliders Read article: Undulator brings ILC closer to reality