Transport properties Research update Molybdenite transistor is a first Could 2D material rival graphene in future electronics? Read article: Molybdenite transistor is a first
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Thermal Casimir force seen for the first time Attraction is caused by thermal fluctuations Read article: Thermal Casimir force seen for the first time
Telescopes and space missions Research update Sun captured in its full 360° glory NASA's STEREO mission snaps front and back sides of the Sun Read article: Sun captured in its full 360° glory
Soft matter and liquids Research update Physicists discover new quantum state of water Behaviour of liquid on the smallest scales could be vital for life Read article: Physicists discover new quantum state of water
Transport properties Research update Pure spin current created in graphene Research bodes well for carbon-based spintronics Read article: Pure spin current created in graphene
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray laser images single virus particles New method 'outruns' radiation damage Read article: X-ray laser images single virus particles
Telescopes and space missions Research update Kepler spots six planets orbiting a star NASA discovery could bring a giant leap for exoplanet research Read article: Kepler spots six planets orbiting a star
Ecosystems Research update North Atlantic strait at its warmest for 2000 years Researchers warn it could spell 'drastic changes' for the Arctic region Read article: North Atlantic strait at its warmest for 2000 years
Nanomaterials Research update Theorists turn to graphene for clues to Higgs Symmetry-breaking in carbon sheets resembles electroweak split, say physicists Read article: Theorists turn to graphene for clues to Higgs
Astroparticle physics Research update LHC will run at 7 TeV in 2012 Collider upgrade postponed until 2013 Read article: LHC will run at 7 TeV in 2012
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