Cosmology Research update Young Earth was sprinkled with precious metals Meteorites replenished the Earth's mantle with iron-loving metals Read article: Young Earth was sprinkled with precious metals
Quantum optics Research update Calcium ions simulate the quantum world World's first ion-based digital quantum simulator calculates time evolution Read article: Calcium ions simulate the quantum world
Optical physics Research update Graphene could make ‘perfect’ solar cells Metallic nanostructures boost light absorption Read article: Graphene could make ‘perfect’ solar cells
Earth sciences Research update Tracking tsunamis with radar Tsunami spotted early upon entering continental shelf Read article: Tracking tsunamis with radar
Optical physics Research update Manipulating the middle ground Nanostructures shine a new light on the optics of reflection and refraction Read article: Manipulating the middle ground
Superconductivity Research update Computer architecture recreated on quantum device Physicists demonstrate "Von Neumann" architecture on a superconducting chip Read article: Computer architecture recreated on quantum device
Superconductivity Research update X-rays control disorder in superconductor Superconductor circuits could be carved out using an X-ray beam Read article: X-rays control disorder in superconductor
Ethics Research update Climate scientist cleared of research misconduct National Science Foundation exonerates Michael Mann of wrongdoing Read article: Climate scientist cleared of research misconduct
Transport properties Research update Zigzag nanowire regulates Brownian motion Magnetic trap could help scientists perform microfluidic experiments Read article: Zigzag nanowire regulates Brownian motion
Telescopes and space missions Research update Milky Way stars born from intergalactic gas Researchers may have located the source of new stars in our galaxy Read article: Milky Way stars born from intergalactic gas