Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists catch sight of trembling particle Quantum stimulation validates Schrödinger's 1930 prediction Read article: Physicists catch sight of trembling particle
Planetary science Research update Ancient Mars wetter than we thought Researchers identify water channels on Mars resembling Siberian landscapes Read article: Ancient Mars wetter than we thought
Telescopes and space missions Research update Kepler unveils its first five exoplanets Mission on track to find distant Earth Read article: Kepler unveils its first five exoplanets
Quantum mechanics Research update Top 10 books for 2009 Physics World unveils its choices for top physics books of the year Read article: Top 10 books for 2009
Ultrafast science Research update Evanescent waves bring new window into the nanoworld Electrons and light team up in new microscopy technique to image nanostructures Read article: Evanescent waves bring new window into the nanoworld
Telescopes and space missions Research update CDMS gives possible evidence for dark matter Two 'events' silence the rumour mill Read article: CDMS gives possible evidence for dark matter
Stars and solar physics Research update ‘Electroweak’ stars predicted New kind of star would burn quarks and generate neutrinos Read article: ‘Electroweak’ stars predicted
Ultracold matter Research update Atomic spins measure ultracold temperatures New thermometer could work down to a few trillionths of a Kelvin Read article: Atomic spins measure ultracold temperatures
Transport properties Research update Paper battery could boost energy storage Nanotube-coated paper could enhance batteries and supercapacitors Read article: Paper battery could boost energy storage
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Storing carbon dioxide in water cages Synchrotron shines a light on hydrate formation Read article: Storing carbon dioxide in water cages