Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holes prevent sound from passing through plate 'Extraordinary acoustic screening' could lead to new acoustic materials
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Read article: Mission complete for LHC team Particles and interactions Research update Mission complete for LHC team Proton beams circulate in both directions in two 'golden hours'
Particles and interactions Research update Home run complete, LHC set to repeat it backwards 'Start up' day goes smoother than most expected
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Climate Research update Cloud-seeding ships could combat climate change Pumping salt water into the air could keep global temperatures stable for decades, say scientists
Read article: Shedding light on artificial atoms Transport properties Research update Shedding light on artificial atoms New technique of 'amplitude spectroscopy' works at frequencies where conventional spectroscopy is difficult
Read article: Graphene pioneers bag Europhysics prize Transport properties Research update Graphene pioneers bag Europhysics prize Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov recognized for discovering new carbon material just one atom thick
Read article: Obama takes a stand on science Education and outreach Research update Obama takes a stand on science More research funding and 'restored science integrity', says US presidential candidate
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Memory device could store data using heat Researchers develop a way of storing and reading information with phonons