Surfaces and interfaces Research update Self-assembly goes square-shaped Block-copolymer square arrays could shrink integrated circuits Read article: Self-assembly goes square-shaped
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update US Nobel laureates: vote Obama Prize-winners rally behind Democratic nominee as he issues 'plan for science and innovation' Read article: US Nobel laureates: vote Obama
Telescopes and space missions Research update Hope fades for neutrino dark matter Physicists restrict the properties of 'sterile' neutrinos
Quantum optics Research update A simpler way to test quantum computers More 'classical' approach works wonders
Earth sciences Research update New magnetic field could help explain Earth’s magnetic-field flipping Earth has not one, but two distinct magnetic fields, claim researchers
Transport properties Research update Sir Brian Pippard: 1920–2008 Physicist proved the existence of the Fermi surface Read article: Sir Brian Pippard: 1920–2008
Particles and interactions Research update LHC on hold until spring of 2009 Accelerator will skip 5 TeV test and start-up at full power
Particles and interactions Research update LHC team confronts first major hitch since ‘switch on’ New teams are organized to investigate problem that may require the replacement of several magnets Read article: LHC team confronts first major hitch since ‘switch on’
Particles and interactions Research update LHC loses liquid helium Accelerator faces first major setback since last week's successful "switch on"
Ultrafast science Research update Lasers slim down radiotherapy equipment Accelerating electrons using lasers could save valuable space and time in hospitals
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