Particles and interactions Research update Proton and neutron masses calculated from first principles Quantum chromodynamics makes us heavy, say physicists
Renewables Research update US firm unveils plans for mini nuclear reactors Tiny reactors have no moving parts and could power a small town for $25m Read article: US firm unveils plans for mini nuclear reactors
Quantum mechanics Research update Is entanglement always good for quantum computers? Most entangled states are not useful, say physicists
Telescopes and space missions Research update Excess of electrons could point to dark matter Are WIMPs annihilating nearby? Read article: Excess of electrons could point to dark matter
Radiotherapy Research update New accelerator enhances radiotherapy accuracy NPL's new linac will streamline the process of calibrating radiotherapy equipment. Read article: New accelerator enhances radiotherapy accuracy
Nanomaterials Research update Nanorotors move together Array of tiny rotors could power 'nanobots' Read article: Nanorotors move together
Telescopes and space missions Research update First ‘bona fide’ direct images of exoplanets Hubble, Gemini and Keck spot four new planets outside our solar system Read article: First ‘bona fide’ direct images of exoplanets
Transport properties Research update Bendy wires generate AC power Device could supply energy to medical implants Read article: Bendy wires generate AC power
Transport properties Research update Invisibility extends out of its shell This invisibility cloak can make a nearby object vanish, say researchers Read article: Invisibility extends out of its shell
Soft matter and liquids Research update Tunnelling electrons could drive nanomotors Tiny rotors are inspired by biological motors Read article: Tunnelling electrons could drive nanomotors