Quantum optics Research update Hackers steal quantum code Unseen eavesdropper makes perfect copy of secret key Read article: Hackers steal quantum code
Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Plasmon ruler’ measures tiny distances in 3D New device could study soft matter on the nanoscale Read article: ‘Plasmon ruler’ measures tiny distances in 3D
Planetary science Research update Peer pressure keeps young planets growing Neighbours and dilute gas keeps planets safe Read article: Peer pressure keeps young planets growing
Quantum optics Research update Catching sight of the elusive wavefunction New technique challenges conventional wisdom of quantum measurements Read article: Catching sight of the elusive wavefunction
Gravity Research update CoGeNT findings support dark-matter halo theory Seasonal variation in detector's signal points to low-mass WIMP Read article: CoGeNT findings support dark-matter halo theory
Particles and interactions Research update Evidence mounts for previously unseen neutrino oscillation Physicists glimpse muon neutrinos changing into electron neutrinos Read article: Evidence mounts for previously unseen neutrino oscillation
Particles and interactions Research update Italy picks site for SuperB collider New laboratory at Tor Vergata will honour Nicola Cabibbo Read article: Italy picks site for SuperB collider
Optical physics Research update Nanotransfer makes large-area NIMs Square-foot quantities of metamaterials made for the first time Read article: Nanotransfer makes large-area NIMs
Lasers Research update Physicists create a living laser Device based on live biological material is a first Read article: Physicists create a living laser
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene integrated circuit is a first All electronic components are on a single chip Read article: Graphene integrated circuit is a first
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