Transport properties Research update Pulsar signal for mobile phones New technology is inspired by pulses from within the Crab nebula Read article: Pulsar signal for mobile phones
Particles and interactions Research update Jefferson lab upgrade approved Lab to start construction of 12GeV electron accelerator Read article: Jefferson lab upgrade approved
Telescopes and space missions Research update Massive planet spotted around Sun-like star Astronomers still unsure of origin of new exoplanet Read article: Massive planet spotted around Sun-like star
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holes prevent sound from passing through plate 'Extraordinary acoustic screening' could lead to new acoustic materials
Ultrafast science Research update Cold fermions could simulate superconductors The first Mott insulator of fermionic atoms may lead to new ways of studying condensed matter systems Read article: Cold fermions could simulate superconductors
Particles and interactions Research update Mission complete for LHC team Proton beams circulate in both directions in two 'golden hours' Read article: Mission complete for LHC team
Particles and interactions Research update Home run complete, LHC set to repeat it backwards 'Start up' day goes smoother than most expected
Particles and interactions Research update LHC milestone day gets off to fast start CERN switches on seminal collider at 09:30 CET and makes a full circulation of the beam within an hour Read article: LHC milestone day gets off to fast start
Climate Research update Cloud-seeding ships could combat climate change Pumping salt water into the air could keep global temperatures stable for decades, say scientists
Transport properties Research update Shedding light on artificial atoms New technique of 'amplitude spectroscopy' works at frequencies where conventional spectroscopy is difficult Read article: Shedding light on artificial atoms