Nanomaterials Research update Graphene soaks up arsenic 'Wonder material' could help purify water Read article: Graphene soaks up arsenic
Nuclear physics Research update X-rays reveal origin of Dead Sea Scroll Nuclear technique shows that scroll was made close to where it was found Read article: X-rays reveal origin of Dead Sea Scroll
Structure and dynamics Research update Proton is smaller than we thought New measurement of proton size puts old theory on trial Read article: Proton is smaller than we thought
Optical physics Research update Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light New devices can be driven by any simple light source Read article: Efficient nano motor cleverly harnesses light
Mathematical physics Research update Birds flock with scale invariance Scientists ponder the statistical mechanics of the Roman sky Read article: Birds flock with scale invariance
Telescopes and space missions Research update Planck captures the universe coming to life Survey shows cosmic background radiation in high resolution Read article: Planck captures the universe coming to life
Ultracold matter Research update Ultra-precise test confirms photons are bosons Laser experiment upholds a key principle of modern physics Read article: Ultra-precise test confirms photons are bosons
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA unveils ‘ten cool things’ seen by Moon mission The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter celebrates its birthday in pictures Read article: NASA unveils ‘ten cool things’ seen by Moon mission
Telescopes and space missions Research update Radiation fears stalk stellar mission Technical problems could hinder the satellite's ability to map a billion stars in the Milky Way Read article: Radiation fears stalk stellar mission
Particles and interactions Research update Edward Witten wins Newton medal String theorist honoured for transforming physics Read article: Edward Witten wins Newton medal