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
Planetary science Research update New method to seek life-supporting exoplanets Study using Deep Impact probe links shifting colours to water Read article: New method to seek life-supporting exoplanets
Particles and interactions Research update Particle physics – it matters, say UK policy makers Report details the economic and social benefits of particle physics Read article: Particle physics – it matters, say UK policy makers
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