Ultrafast science Research update Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy Multiple carrier generation could boost efficiency Read article: Nanotubes set to shine for solar energy
Telescopes and space missions Research update How to build cheaper radio telescopes Computing costs could be slashed by careful arrangement of antennas Read article: How to build cheaper radio telescopes
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA faces cash crisis Review says that $3bn budget hike is needed to return astronauts to the Moon by 2020 Read article: NASA faces cash crisis
Soft matter and liquids Research update Ultra-strong Velcro-like fastener inspired by birds Steely hook and loop fastener could hold aeroplanes together Read article: Ultra-strong Velcro-like fastener inspired by birds
Soft matter and liquids Research update Acoustic tweezers put the pinch on living cells Device is smaller and more efficient than optical tweezers Read article: Acoustic tweezers put the pinch on living cells
Quantum optics Research update Optical ‘quantum computer chip’ performs first calculation Device employs Shor's algorithm using four photons Read article: Optical ‘quantum computer chip’ performs first calculation
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnetic monopoles spotted in spin ices Two independent groups find evidence for elusive 'particles' Read article: Magnetic monopoles spotted in spin ices
Telescopes and space missions Research update Milky Way in line for aggressive three-way merger New survey reveals the dynamics of our galactic neighbourhood Read article: Milky Way in line for aggressive three-way merger
Ultracold matter Research update Electron beam builds bespoke atomic lattices Scanning electron microscope selectively removes rubidium atoms Read article: Electron beam builds bespoke atomic lattices
Climate Research update Geoengineering could be needed to halt climate change Cutting carbon emissions may not be enough, says Royal Society Read article: Geoengineering could be needed to halt climate change