Particles and interactions Research update LHC trials proton–lead collisions Tests could lead to experimental programme in 2012 Read article: LHC trials proton–lead collisions
Biophysics Research update Pressure limits tumour growth Mechanics helps to explain evolution of cancer Read article: Pressure limits tumour growth
Soft matter and liquids Research update Rogue waves triggered by ocean currents Calculations pinpoint origin of fearsome phenomenon Read article: Rogue waves triggered by ocean currents
Planetary science Research update Continents may reflect conditions in the Earth’s core Earth's magnetic field and plate tectonics could share a deep connection Read article: Continents may reflect conditions in the Earth’s core
Planetary science Research update Laser gyroscope measures the Earth’s ‘wobble’ New method would be cheaper and simpler than astronomical measurements Read article: Laser gyroscope measures the Earth’s ‘wobble’
Telescopes and space missions Research update Asteroid has primordial core Space probe glimpses the early solar system Read article: Asteroid has primordial core
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanotube springs make skin-like sensor New material could find use in prosthetics, robotics and displays Read article: Nanotube springs make skin-like sensor
Telescopes and space missions Research update Dwarf planet brought into focus Stellar occultation proves Eris is small and bright Read article: Dwarf planet brought into focus
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Counting wrinkles reveals pressure New technique could be used to study living cells Read article: Counting wrinkles reveals pressure
Optical physics Research update Plasmonics produces extreme UV light "Nanofunnel" converts infrared light into EUV Read article: Plasmonics produces extreme UV light
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