Nuclear physics Research update New accelerator to boost isotope production Canadian facility should combat shortages of medical radioisotopes Read article: New accelerator to boost isotope production
Earth sciences Research update Climate change sceptics are less ‘credible’ scientists, finds survey Though researchers question the methods of the study Read article: Climate change sceptics are less ‘credible’ scientists, finds survey
Earth sciences Research update Scientists face trial over L’Aquila quake Over 5000 researchers sign letter calling investigation 'unfounded' Read article: Scientists face trial over L’Aquila quake
Optical physics Research update Quantum dots for highly efficient solar cells Current efficiency limits of 30% could be vastly improved by capturing 'hot electrons' Read article: Quantum dots for highly efficient solar cells
Renewables Research update Nanotubes boost battery performance Improving the effectiveness of electrodes Read article: Nanotubes boost battery performance
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exoplanet mass calculated directly Measuring the mass of 'hot Jupiter' reveals an atmosphere in turmoil Read article: Exoplanet mass calculated directly
Ultrafast science Research update Quantum states controlled in silicon ‘Rydberg atoms’ could direct solid-state quantum computing Read article: Quantum states controlled in silicon
Telescopes and space missions Research update Speedy star points to more massive Milky Way Halo star races through our galaxy Read article: Speedy star points to more massive Milky Way
Transport properties Research update Topological quintet bags Europhysics prize Quantum spin-Hall pioneers honoured Read article: Topological quintet bags Europhysics prize
Particles and interactions Research update Neutrino surprise emerges from MINOS Antineutrinos and their antiparticles differ in mass Read article: Neutrino surprise emerges from MINOS
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