Ultracold matter Research update Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves Independent groups see 'Anderson localization' in ultracold gases Read article: Disorder puts the brakes on matter waves
Planetary science Research update ‘Plutoids’: the new name for Pluto-like dwarf planets IAU decides on sub-classification that will include larger sibling Eris Read article: ‘Plutoids’: the new name for Pluto-like dwarf planets
Telescopes and space missions Research update GLAST blasts off in search of gamma rays Space telescope could soon shed light on some of the most violent astrophysical processes in the universe Read article: GLAST blasts off in search of gamma rays
Particles and interactions Research update DAFNE enjoys a particle boost Upgrade is proving to be a success, and will lead to 'new physics' Read article: DAFNE enjoys a particle boost
Telescopes and space missions Research update Fastest supercomputer overtaken by Roadrunner US machine will be used initially to model cosmology, astrophysics and the climate
Ultrafast science Research update Multi-particle entanglement in solid is a first Three diamond nuclei are entangled by international team
Publishing Research update What’s your Wu index? New measure aims to improve how scientists are ranked according to their publication record Read article: What’s your Wu index?
Optical physics Research update Extreme UV light made easy Breakthrough could lead to the first 'tabletop' EUV source Read article: Extreme UV light made easy
Metrology Research update Electrical noise measures Boltzmann constant Measurement could help to redefine the Kelvin unit of temperature
Transport properties Research update Technique probes nanoscale magnetism Magnetic and electronic structure of atomic layers revealed for first time Read article: Technique probes nanoscale magnetism