Optical physics Research update Plasmons shine a light on catalysis New optical technique can examine catalysts under "real-life" conditions Read article: Plasmons shine a light on catalysis
Telescopes and space missions Research update Laser recreates X-rays emitted by a black hole Lab-based experiment could further our understanding of black holes and neutron stars Read article: Laser recreates X-rays emitted by a black hole
Nanomedicine Research update Bacteria power micro-ratchet The chaotic motion of bacteria can rotate a tiny cog wheel Read article: Bacteria power micro-ratchet
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Mini lasers’ illuminate dark molecules Microscopy technique shines a new light Read article: ‘Mini lasers’ illuminate dark molecules
Mathematical physics Research update String theorist takes over from Hawking Michael Green unveiled as Cambridge University's next Lucasian Professor of Mathematics Read article: String theorist takes over from Hawking
Microscopy Research update Electrons reveal DNA without destroying it Holography uncovers individual biomolecules Read article: Electrons reveal DNA without destroying it
Particles and interactions Research update Enter the yoctosecond Particle collisions could yield ultrashort light pulses Read article: Enter the yoctosecond
Telescopes and space missions Research update Chemical signature could help locate Earth-like planets Planet formation could have affected Sun's composition Read article: Chemical signature could help locate Earth-like planets
Telescopes and space missions Research update IBEX spies a ribbon at the edge of the solar system First all-sky maps confound astrophysicists Read article: IBEX spies a ribbon at the edge of the solar system
Nanomaterials Research update Charges band together in graphene "Wonder material" exhibits collective behaviour Read article: Charges band together in graphene
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