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
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