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
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotech industry comes under fire Researcher questions whether nanoscale components can be mass-produced Read article: Nanotech industry comes under fire
Optical physics Research update Nano-antenna fashions charge from light New device collects light and converts it into a current Read article: Nano-antenna fashions charge from light
Transport properties Research update Multiple valleys boost thermoelectric performance Conversion of heat to electricity is most efficient yet Read article: Multiple valleys boost thermoelectric performance
Structure and dynamics Research update Antimatter trap tightens its grip Physicists at the ALPHA experiment hold anitihydrogen in a trap for 16 minutes Read article: Antimatter trap tightens its grip
Nanomaterials Research update STM calculations put atoms in a different light Simulations better explain microscopy images of carbon nanostructures Read article: STM calculations put atoms in a different light