Read article: FAIR gets the go-ahead Structure and dynamics Research update FAIR gets the go-ahead New accelerator facility at GSI to be one of the world's largest
Read article: Universe could have a fifth less mass than current estimates Gravity Research update Universe could have a fifth less mass than current estimates Galactic-cluster X-rays may not come from hot gases
Read article: Physicists learn to forecast harmful ozone events Atmosphere Research update Physicists learn to forecast harmful ozone events Study could help people with breathing difficulties
Read article: Tiny rods steer themselves Soft matter and liquids Research update Tiny rods steer themselves Non-biological chemotaxis is a first
Read article: Cosmic collision explained without dark matter Gravity Research update Cosmic collision explained without dark matter Physicists suggest modified gravity as an alternative
Transport properties Research update Single spins controlled by an electric field Breakthrough could simplify spintronics
Read article: Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction Surfaces and interfaces Research update Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction Tribology with a tiny tip
Structure and dynamics Research update New magnetic sensor could probe the brain Portable device operates at room temperature
Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster Transport properties Research update Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster New RF circuit boosts bandwidth
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays