Transport properties Research update Graphene photodetector is a first IBM team makes ultrafast device from 'wonder material' Read article: Graphene photodetector is a first
Policy and funding Research update UK synchrotron secures £110m upgrade Diamond light source to build 10 new experimental beamlines Read article: UK synchrotron secures £110m upgrade
Renewables Research update Spin-out puts new spin on wind energy Undersea balloons could store energy from huge turbines Read article: Spin-out puts new spin on wind energy
Astroparticle physics Research update CERN achieves 7 TeV collisions at Large Hadron Collider Celebrations as collider passes major milestone Read article: CERN achieves 7 TeV collisions at Large Hadron Collider
Transport properties Research update Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen New material could be used for gas storage Read article: Graphene-oxide framework packs in hydrogen
Soft matter and liquids Research update Locks and keys build tiny structures Flexible bonds could be used in 'nanomachines' Read article: Locks and keys build tiny structures
Particles and interactions Research update LHC physics programme set to launch 30 March First collisions at 7 TeV in the Large Hadron Collider Read article: LHC physics programme set to launch 30 March
Soft matter and liquids Research update Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals Findings could lead to arachnid-inspired materials Read article: Spiders’ super-strong silk relies on its crystals
Optical physics Research update 3D invisibility cloak unveiled Researchers hide a tiny bump from near-infrared light Read article: 3D invisibility cloak unveiled
Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Standard candle’ flickers too brightly Researchers identify a potential flaw in the evidence for dark energy Read article: ‘Standard candle’ flickers too brightly