Astronomy and space Research update Dwarf galaxy solves supermassive mystery Astronomers suspect supermassive black holes can form before the galaxies in which they are contained Read article: Dwarf galaxy solves supermassive mystery
Magnetism and spin Research update Racetrack memory nears the finish line Magnetic nanowires could be used as high-density storage devices Read article: Racetrack memory nears the finish line
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes spin a yarn Materials are lightweight, yet stronger than steel Read article: Carbon nanotubes spin a yarn
Telescopes and space missions Research update Thunder storm radiation amazes physicists Italy's AGILE mission monitors gamma rays from thunderclouds Read article: Thunder storm radiation amazes physicists
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists find new clue in coronal heating mystery Plasma jets could be boosting temperatures Read article: Physicists find new clue in coronal heating mystery
Particles and interactions Research update Italy approves SuperB particle collider New €500m experiment will study antimatter and produce synchrotron light Read article: Italy approves SuperB particle collider
Magnetism and spin Research update 3D magnetic domains imaged for the first time Neutron tomography resolves century-old problem Read article: 3D magnetic domains imaged for the first time
Transport properties Research update Watching atoms at graphene’s edge New spectroscopy technique could lead to better nanoelectronics Read article: Watching atoms at graphene’s edge
Optical physics Research update Invisibility cloaks shield the large and visible Carpet cloak could hide cables on the seabed Read article: Invisibility cloaks shield the large and visible
Philosophy, sociology and religion Research update Top 10 books for 2010 Physics World unveils its choices for top physics books of the year Read article: Top 10 books for 2010