Magnetism and spin Research update Semiconductor memory stores spins Technique could play a part in spintronic data processing Read article: Semiconductor memory stores spins
Climate Research update X-ray vision tracks lightning bursts Researchers are first to see X-rays spew out of lightning bolts Read article: X-ray vision tracks lightning bursts
Stars and solar physics Research update NASA spies storm stretching across the Sun Solar Dynamics Observatory reveals a connected solar surface Read article: NASA spies storm stretching across the Sun
Quantum optics Research update Quantum theory survives latest challenge Entanglement still defies classical explanation Read article: Quantum theory survives latest challenge
Optical physics Research update How to walk through walls Illusion optics creates invisible gateway Read article: How to walk through walls
Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear reaction defies expectations Unusual form of fission leaves theorists scratching their heads Read article: Nuclear reaction defies expectations
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Medusa front’ spotted in nanobatteries High-resolution images reveal how lithium-ion devices function Read article: ‘Medusa front’ spotted in nanobatteries
Structure and dynamics Research update CERN moves closer to antihydrogen spectroscopy New trap puts physicists on cusp of revealing antimatter's fine structure Read article: CERN moves closer to antihydrogen spectroscopy
Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic dark ages brought to light Low-budget radio antenna offers window on first structures in the universe Read article: Cosmic dark ages brought to light
Nuclear physics Research update Quark–gluon mania returns to CERN LHC ends 2010 run on a high, but understanding its latest data is only beginning Read article: Quark–gluon mania returns to CERN