Ultrafast science Research update Experiment resolves century-old optics mystery Minkowski proved wrong about momentum of light
Transport properties Research update Iron-based superconductors really are different Energy gap measurements suggest a new mechanism for superconductivity
Telescopes and space missions Research update Stars born into Milky Way’s violent centre Protostars prove that stars can form near a supermassive black hole Read article: Stars born into Milky Way’s violent centre
Quantum optics Research update Casimir effect goes negative Bizarre vacuum force is repulsive, as well as attractive Read article: Casimir effect goes negative
Telescopes and space missions Research update Magnetic fields could reveal exoplanets Astrophysicists propose new way of viewing the heavens Read article: Magnetic fields could reveal exoplanets
Transport properties Research update Graphene transistor speeds up Devices based on ‘wonder material’ could soon catch-up with silicon
Climate Research update Obama nominates physicist as science advisor 'Science holds the key to our survival' says incoming US president Read article: Obama nominates physicist as science advisor
Soft matter and liquids Research update Random motion of bacteria could drive micromotors Tiny organisms could spin a rotor, say physicists Read article: Random motion of bacteria could drive micromotors
Quantum optics Research update Experiment verifies Nobel-winning theory Physicists take important step towards “quantum state engineering” Read article: Experiment verifies Nobel-winning theory
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Uncontrollable’ nuclei sharpen up MRI The solution to a theoretical puzzle could provide the basis for improved MRI techniques. Read article: ‘Uncontrollable’ nuclei sharpen up MRI