Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic-ray detector blasts off on Space Shuttle Nobel laureate's pet project catches final shuttle launch Read article: Cosmic-ray detector blasts off on Space Shuttle
Planetary science Research update Evidence that cosmic rays seed clouds Experiment shows how cosmic rays might seed clouds Read article: Evidence that cosmic rays seed clouds
Nanomaterials Research update Unzipped graphene reveals its secrets Edge-state study could lead to better nanoelectronics Read article: Unzipped graphene reveals its secrets
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Activated’ graphite oxide boosts supercapacitors New form of carbon could aid energy storage Read article: ‘Activated’ graphite oxide boosts supercapacitors
Superconductivity Research update Quantum-computing firm opens the box D-Wave reveals that its "quantum annealing" technology works as claimed Read article: Quantum-computing firm opens the box
Planetary science Research update Massive partner flips hot Jupiter Astronomers explain why some exoplanets orbit in reverse Read article: Massive partner flips hot Jupiter
Astroparticle physics Research update Cosmic rays mapped across the southern sky Hotspots could uncover astrophysical sources including pulsars Read article: Cosmic rays mapped across the southern sky
Ultrafast science Research update Atomic clock is smallest on the market Tiny device could help disable bombs Read article: Atomic clock is smallest on the market
Soft matter and liquids Research update Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air Physicists show how flying and swimming could be related Read article: Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air
Soft matter and liquids Research update Translucent curtains soak up sound New lightweight material can help reduce noise pollution Read article: Translucent curtains soak up sound