Mathematical physics Research update Predicting crowd behaviour Computer model treats pedestrians as decision-makers, not particles Read article: Predicting crowd behaviour
Transport properties Research update Solar power without solar cells Sun's energy can be harnessed in insulating 'optical battery', physicists claim Read article: Solar power without solar cells
Planetary science Research update Mapping orbits within black holes Physicist claims that planetary orbits could be sustained within black holes Read article: Mapping orbits within black holes
Quantum mechanics Research update Cooling with heat New scheme defies common sense Read article: Cooling with heat
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold atoms simulate magnetic interactions Quantum fluctuations drive magnetic phase transition Read article: Ultracold atoms simulate magnetic interactions
Soft matter and liquids Research update Brightest bubble bursting yet Xenon bubble turns into 100 W flashbulb Read article: Brightest bubble bursting yet
Nanomaterials Research update Flowing electrons magnetize graphene Surprise effect could boost spintronics Read article: Flowing electrons magnetize graphene
Planetary science Research update WIMP no-show casts a shadow over dark matter XENON places the strongest constraints yet on dark-matter particle Read article: WIMP no-show casts a shadow over dark matter
Quantum optics Research update Physicists create a quantum mirror image Reflected photon puts atom into quantum superposition Read article: Physicists create a quantum mirror image
Telescopes and space missions Research update Do spiral galaxies form from the inside out? Distant spiral sheds light on galaxy formation Read article: Do spiral galaxies form from the inside out?