Stars and solar physics Research update The Sun’s magnetic field warps its environment How magnetic flux emerges into the Sun's surroundings Read article: The Sun’s magnetic field warps its environment
Particles and interactions Research update Three-year extension recommended for Tevatron Extended run could find first evidence of the Higgs boson Read article: Three-year extension recommended for Tevatron
Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor New device could act as an electronic 'nose' Read article: DNA helps turn graphene into a chemical sensor
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy Physicists explain scanning-tunnelling microscope mystery Read article: Pushy hydrogen boosts molecular microscopy
Stars and solar physics Research update Supermassive black holes spawned by galactic merger Model explains how these galactic monsters formed in the early universe Read article: Supermassive black holes spawned by galactic merger
Astronomy and space Research update Solar system older than we thought Meteorite hints at alternative beginning for the solar system Read article: Solar system older than we thought
Nanophotonics Research update Antenna directs light at the nanoscale Researchers in Spain rapidly develop promising new nanotechnology Read article: Antenna directs light at the nanoscale
Planetary science Research update Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking Contraction of the Moon's core creates geological surface features Read article: Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking
Quantum optics Research update ‘Quantum simulators’ revealed in fresh detail Researchers locate individual particles in an optical lattice Read article: ‘Quantum simulators’ revealed in fresh detail
Optical physics Research update Controlling heart beats with lasers Bird heart experiment brings optical pacemakers a step closer Read article: Controlling heart beats with lasers