Optical physics Research update Optical oscilloscope is fit for high-speed studies Device beats the resolution of conventional devices by more than a factor of five
Telescopes and space missions Research update Magnetic shield could protect spacecraft Fusion science shows feasibility of protecting astronauts from cosmic radiation Read article: Magnetic shield could protect spacecraft
Transport properties Research update Electrons put a new spin on chirality Could radiation striking magnetic materials be responsible for the 'handedness' of biological molecules? Read article: Electrons put a new spin on chirality
Particles and interactions Research update PAMELA bares all Satellite data do indeed hint at dark-matter annihilation, the European team claims Read article: PAMELA bares all
Particles and interactions Research update Fermilab ‘ghosts’ hint at new particles Some CDF physicists believe publication was premature Read article: Fermilab ‘ghosts’ hint at new particles
Ultrafast science Research update Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY Accelerator lab chooses nanostructure expert as new director Read article: Condensed-matter physicist to head DESY
Transport properties Research update Memristors model primitive learning An amoeba’s ability to learn can be simulated using an electronic circuit
Diagnostic imaging Research update Optical textile tests MRI patients from afar Invention will allow medical staff to keep an eye on children undergoing scans Read article: Optical textile tests MRI patients from afar
Stars and solar physics Research update Solar activity could dictate river flow Sunspot counting could help predict future floods Read article: Solar activity could dictate river flow
Transport properties Research update ‘Nanoshuttle’ gives electrons a ride Tiny gold ball moves just a few electrons at a time Read article: ‘Nanoshuttle’ gives electrons a ride
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