Stars and solar physics Research update Mysterious ‘dark flow’ at the edge of the universe Could one of the universe's siblings be tugging at its sleeves? Read article: Mysterious ‘dark flow’ at the edge of the universe
Transport properties Research update Enter the ‘thermopower wave’ New way of generating electricity could lead to batteries to power nanotechnology Read article: Enter the ‘thermopower wave’
Particles and interactions Research update Borexino bags geoneutrinos Neutrinos produced within Earth are detected in underground lab Read article: Borexino bags geoneutrinos
Transport properties Research update Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves Insulator-based 'spin wiring' could boost spintronics Read article: Electrical signals transmitted via spin waves
Gravity Research update Galaxy study backs general relativity Future is bright for the dark sector Read article: Galaxy study backs general relativity
Planetary science Research update Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought But it offered little defence against a young, aggressive Sun Read article: Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought
Particles and interactions Research update RHIC nets strange antimatter First antihypertriton detected at US lab Read article: RHIC nets strange antimatter
Transport properties Research update Superconductors could simulate the brain Josephson junctions would allow rapid simulation of brain functions Read article: Superconductors could simulate the brain
Transport properties Research update Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record New design could lead to optical computers Read article: Avalanche photodetector breaks speed record
Superconductivity Research update Hydrocarbon superconductor is a first Critical temperature of 18K is reached Read article: Hydrocarbon superconductor is a first
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