Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers say goodbye to the ‘millicrab’ Crab Nebula no longer the constant source of X-rays it was supposed to be Read article: Astronomers say goodbye to the ‘millicrab’
Climate Research update Gulf Stream edging northwards along Canadian coast But implications for this important fishing area are still uncertain Read article: Gulf Stream edging northwards along Canadian coast
Transport properties Research update Quantum communications boosted by solid memory devices Researchers demonstrate the basics of quantum memories Read article: Quantum communications boosted by solid memory devices
Telescopes and space missions Research update Planck discoveries run hot and cold Early results focus on astrophysics Read article: Planck discoveries run hot and cold
Planetary science Research update Kepler bags first rocky exoplanet Fiery world unlikely to harbour life Read article: Kepler bags first rocky exoplanet
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