Planetary science Research update Sand pushes Martian rocks into place The curious distribution of rocks has a simple explanation, say geophysicists Read article: Sand pushes Martian rocks into place
Particles and interactions Research update Unification could be ripe for the picking 'Falling apples' may reveal new physics
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