Quantum optics Research update Quantum encryption sets speed record Record bit rate heralds quantum security across communication networks Read article: Quantum encryption sets speed record
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Stamp’ method brings bendy, transparent solar cells US researchers create start-up firm to commercialize their concept Read article: ‘Stamp’ method brings bendy, transparent solar cells
Transport properties Research update Simple temperature change creates spin current New source of spin-polarized electrons could 'revolutionize' spintronics research
Nuclear fusion Research update Europe moves forward with laser-fusion plans HiPER project enters 'preparatory phase' Read article: Europe moves forward with laser-fusion plans
Particles and interactions Research update Particle physicists pick up Nobel prize Three researchers share SEK10m prize for work on symmetry breaking and quarks Read article: Particle physicists pick up Nobel prize
Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Viscous shear’ wears down sound waves Honeycomb material offers new way of silencing aircraft Read article: ‘Viscous shear’ wears down sound waves
Soft matter and liquids Research update Scientists solve fluid puzzle Understanding of how air flow separates could improve vehicle efficiency Read article: Scientists solve fluid puzzle
Particles and interactions Research update UK physics ‘damaged’ by £80m funding shortfall Wakeham review criticizes communication between leading UK research council and physics community Read article: UK physics ‘damaged’ by £80m funding shortfall
Nuclear physics Research update The mystery of the varying nuclear decay Two researchers in the US are making the bold claim that nuclear decay rates are not constant, as is widely thought Read article: The mystery of the varying nuclear decay
Soft matter and liquids Research update Invisibility cloak for water waves Device could shield objects from tsunamis and other harmful waves Read article: Invisibility cloak for water waves