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
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