Soft matter and liquids Research update Snake venom gets into the groove Biophysicists reveal how some reptiles deliver a nasty bite Read article: Snake venom gets into the groove
Dark matter and energy Research update Has Fermi glimpsed dark matter? New results could confirm positron excess seen by PAMELA Read article: Has Fermi glimpsed dark matter?
Stars and solar physics Research update Researchers unveil the Einstein Telescope The €790m underground observatory will attempt to study the origins of gravitational waves Read article: Researchers unveil the Einstein Telescope
Telescopes and space missions Research update Unbound planets could abound in the universe Micro-lensing reveals gas giants drifting in space Read article: Unbound planets could abound in the universe
Biophysics Research update Positive feedback boosts eye’s ability to see Researchers discover how we see tiny details Read article: Positive feedback boosts eye’s ability to see
Planetary science Research update Exoplanet seems right for life…or does it? Simulations suggest Gliese 581d might have water, clouds and rainfall Read article: Exoplanet seems right for life…or does it?
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
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