Quantum optics Research update Entanglement pioneers bag Wolf Prize Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger share physics prize Read article: Entanglement pioneers bag Wolf Prize
Transport properties Research update Quantum mechanics boosts photosynthesis Solar energy is converted into chemical energy more efficiently thanks to quantum coherence Read article: Quantum mechanics boosts photosynthesis
Particles and interactions Research update Higgs hunters face long haul Transatlantic bid to discover Higgs particle enters new phase as the LHC prepares to join the fray Read article: Higgs hunters face long haul
Structure and dynamics Research update Spider web inspires fibres for industry The secret behind the spider's water collection skills uncovered Read article: Spider web inspires fibres for industry
Mathematical physics Research update London, the ‘polycentric’ city Analysis of travel cards reveals complex commuting patterns Read article: London, the ‘polycentric’ city
Superconductivity Research update Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder Analysis of SQUID signals could help with difficult diagnoses Read article: Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder
Climate Research update Drop in warming linked to water vapour decrease New study shows the importance of stratospheric water to climate change Read article: Drop in warming linked to water vapour decrease
Stars and solar physics Research update Lasers zap fusion doubts at NIF First results at the National Ignition Facility delight researchers Read article: Lasers zap fusion doubts at NIF
Climate Research update Cyclone model forecasts more Katrina-like storms Hurricanes less frequent but more intense with Atlantic warming, say researchers Read article: Cyclone model forecasts more Katrina-like storms
Transport properties Research update Organic transistor mimics brain synapse 'NOMFET' does the work of seven conventional devices Read article: Organic transistor mimics brain synapse