Mathematical physics Research update Nature’s building blocks brought to life Periodic table of shapes could aid theoretical physics Read article: Nature’s building blocks brought to life
Telescopes and space missions Research update Telescope team plans to track the whole sky Astronomers are assembling a global network of terrestrial satellites Read article: Telescope team plans to track the whole sky
Quantum Research update Physicists couple oscillating ions Systems could be used as building blocks of quantum computers Read article: Physicists couple oscillating ions
Transport properties Research update Dots deliver full-colour display Quantum dots could make colourful displays with unprecedented resolution Read article: Dots deliver full-colour display
Particles and interactions Research update Will the LHC find supersymmetry? Early null results concern some physicists Read article: Will the LHC find supersymmetry?
Transport properties Research update Uncertainty hits SESAME project Middle East unrest puts funding in "jeopardy" Read article: Uncertainty hits SESAME project
Soft matter and liquids Research update To solidify, just add water Tiny amount of water can turn a liquid suspension into a gel Read article: To solidify, just add water
Lasers Research update Physicists create ‘anti-laser’ Time-reversed lasing and near-perfect absorption Read article: Physicists create ‘anti-laser’
Magnetism and spin Research update DNA puts a new spin on electrons Discovery could reveal the role of spin in biological processes
Optical physics Research update Metamaterial breaks refraction record Array of metal structures has highest refractive index ever Read article: Metamaterial breaks refraction record
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