Transport properties Research update Graphene pioneers bag Europhysics prize Andre Geim and Kostya Novoselov recognized for discovering new carbon material just one atom thick Read article: Graphene pioneers bag Europhysics prize
Education and outreach Research update Obama takes a stand on science More research funding and 'restored science integrity', says US presidential candidate Read article: Obama takes a stand on science
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Memory device could store data using heat Researchers develop a way of storing and reading information with phonons
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bubble-fusion researcher loses professorship Purdue's Rusi Taleyarkhan says penalty is 'unfair and egregious' Read article: Bubble-fusion researcher loses professorship
Quantum optics Research update Quantum repeater demonstrated Principle could be extended to open-up global quantum communication
Telescopes and space missions Research update Gamma-ray telescope renamed after Fermi NASA mission begins mapping cosmic gamma-ray sources Read article: Gamma-ray telescope renamed after Fermi
Structure and dynamics Research update Cold atoms explode like cloverleafs Spectacular exploding 'bosenovas' seen in clouds of chromium atoms Read article: Cold atoms explode like cloverleafs
Ultrafast science Research update Bush honours US atomic physicist David Wineland wins US National Medal of Science Read article: Bush honours US atomic physicist
Transport properties Research update Spin-flip speed is pushed to the limit Physicists discover a faster way to store data using spin-polarized electrons
Mathematical physics Research update Massive young stars defy tidal forces Simulations shed light on star formation near black holes Read article: Massive young stars defy tidal forces