Quantum optics Research update Spin states endure in quantum dot New technique brings quantum computing a step closer Read article: Spin states endure in quantum dot
Stars and solar physics Research update Astronomers watch as star dies First time a type-Ib supernova is glimpsed in "real-time" Read article: Astronomers watch as star dies
Telescopes and space missions Research update Gravity Probe B comes last in NASA review Panel recommendation is to cut funding of mission by September
Telescopes and space missions Research update Looking for ET’s neutrino beam Might extraterrestrials be communicating via neutrinos? Read article: Looking for ET’s neutrino beam
Ultrafast science Research update BEC bubble could measure tiny forces Ultracold atoms could make highly sensitive ‘spirit level’ Read article: BEC bubble could measure tiny forces
Structure and dynamics Research update Willis Lamb: 1913-2008 Nobel laureate’s precise measurements of the hydrogen spectrum laid the foundations for quantum electrodynamics Read article: Willis Lamb: 1913-2008
Stars and solar physics Research update Information ‘not lost’ in black holes The end may be in sight for the black hole "information paradox" Read article: Information ‘not lost’ in black holes
Transport properties Research update ‘Polaritonics’ forges ahead Particles that are 'half-matter and half-light' could be used in optoelectronics devices Read article: ‘Polaritonics’ forges ahead
History Research update Einstein letter fetches record amount at auction ‘Private buyer with a passion for theoretical physics’ bids £170,000 Read article: Einstein letter fetches record amount at auction
Stars and solar physics Research update Eccentric pulsar could be part of a threesome Mysterious binary system defies explanation