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
Nuclear physics Research update Michigan State will host rare isotope facility New lab will benefit about 1000 researchers Read article: Michigan State will host rare isotope facility
Stars and solar physics Research update Spinning drops could model black holes Water droplets take on strange shapes when levitated and spun Read article: Spinning drops could model black holes
Ultracold matter Research update Nobel laureate goes to Washington? Steven Chu tipped to head US Department of Energy Read article: Nobel laureate goes to Washington?
Telescopes and space missions Research update Water confirmed on distant planet Exoplanet puzzle seems to be solved Read article: Water confirmed on distant planet
Telescopes and space missions Research update Europe plans future research facilities New roadmap focuses on environmental sciences Read article: Europe plans future research facilities
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