Read article: Combination technique shows the strain Transport properties Research update Combination technique shows the strain Moiré technique and electron holography combined to give 2D strain map
Read article: NMR sheds new light on protein interactions Structure and dynamics Research update NMR sheds new light on protein interactions Free proteins change shape prior to binding, say biophysicists
Read article: Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves Ultracold matter Research update Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves Independent groups see 'Anderson localization' in ultracold gases
Read article: ‘Plutoids’: the new name for Pluto-like dwarf planets Planetary science Research update ‘Plutoids’: the new name for Pluto-like dwarf planets IAU decides on sub-classification that will include larger sibling Eris
Read article: GLAST blasts off in search of gamma rays Telescopes and space missions Research update GLAST blasts off in search of gamma rays Space telescope could soon shed light on some of the most violent astrophysical processes in the universe
Read article: DAFNE enjoys a particle boost Particles and interactions Research update DAFNE enjoys a particle boost Upgrade is proving to be a success, and will lead to 'new physics'
Telescopes and space missions Research update Fastest supercomputer overtaken by Roadrunner US machine will be used initially to model cosmology, astrophysics and the climate
Ultrafast science Research update Multi-particle entanglement in solid is a first Three diamond nuclei are entangled by international team
Read article: What’s your Wu index? Publishing Research update What’s your Wu index? New measure aims to improve how scientists are ranked according to their publication record
Read article: Extreme UV light made easy Optical physics Research update Extreme UV light made easy Breakthrough could lead to the first 'tabletop' EUV source
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays