Ultrafast science Research update Tuning the gap in graphene Results confirm wonder material's potential for future nano-electronics and photonics Read article: Tuning the gap in graphene
Transport properties Research update Flaw revealed in theory of transistor ‘noise’ Progress to low-powered devices may be hindered
Planetary science Research update Moonshine could light the way to extraterrestrial life Signs of life on distant planets could be easier to detect than previously thought Read article: Moonshine could light the way to extraterrestrial life
Soft matter and liquids Research update Archaeological dating by re-firing ancient pots The inorganic equivalent of carbon dating, say researchers Read article: Archaeological dating by re-firing ancient pots
Structure and dynamics Research update Metal pumps liquid uphill Laser-treated metal could aid medics Read article: Metal pumps liquid uphill
Planetary science Research update Cosmic rays offer clue to lightning Tracking cosmic rays in a thunderstorm may explain how lightning occurs, say physicists Read article: Cosmic rays offer clue to lightning
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum physicist scoops top French award Serge Haroche receives gold medal from French national research council Read article: Quantum physicist scoops top French award
Structure and dynamics Research update Laser boosts light bulb efficiency We can make incandescent bulbs 100% efficient, say researchers Read article: Laser boosts light bulb efficiency
Ultracold matter Research update Ultra cold atoms help share quantum information New technique could be used to transmit quantum data along optical fibres Read article: Ultra cold atoms help share quantum information
Astroparticle physics Research update Sweden wins race to host next-generation neutron source The €1.48bn European Spallation Source to be built in Lund Read article: Sweden wins race to host next-generation neutron source
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