Stars and solar physics Research update Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life Destruction would have profound effect on climate Read article: Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life
Quantum optics Research update Quantum theory survives its latest ordeal Triple-slit experiment fails to crack quantum gravity Read article: Quantum theory survives its latest ordeal
Transport properties Research update New technique opens a gap in graphene Nanoribbons have armchair edges Read article: New technique opens a gap in graphene
Biomedical devices Research update Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing Technique no longer requires blasting DNA into pieces Read article: Graphene could revolutionize DNA sequencing
Transport properties Research update Nanofibres power portable electronics Tiny generator could be used in medical implants Read article: Nanofibres power portable electronics
Transport properties Research update Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone Novel materials could be woven into 'smart clothes' that pick up sound Read article: Fibres form all-in-one speaker and microphone
Renewables Research update IPCC warns its scientists to avoid the media Letter of caution provokes mixed reaction among IPCC working-group scientists Read article: IPCC warns its scientists to avoid the media
Earth sciences Research update Geologists map likely location of diamonds Diamond hunters should focus on more specific areas, say researchers Read article: Geologists map likely location of diamonds
Transport properties Research update Topological electrons reach the next step High surface conductivity endures despite defects Read article: Topological electrons reach the next step
Telescopes and space missions Research update Huge telescope will struggle to find extraterrestrial life Advanced civilizations could be too quiet Read article: Huge telescope will struggle to find extraterrestrial life
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