Transport properties Research update Physicists discover the ‘superinsulator’ Material found to have infinite resistance could be exploited to make “ideal” batteries
Nanomaterials Research update Physicists find new material for storing hydrogen Storage target for fuel-cell cars beaten by factor of two
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update LHC set for July start up Behind schedule again, but excitement is brewing at CERN for the forthcoming particle accelerator Read article: LHC set for July start up
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum logic gate is miniaturized Researchers convert single-photon controlled-NOT gate from lab-bench experiment to single-chip device Read article: Quantum logic gate is miniaturized
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA science director quits Alan Stern gives no reason for leaving role Read article: NASA science director quits
Transport properties Research update Graphene makes for better optical displays 2D carbon material has a transparency that trumps conventional LCD electrodes Read article: Graphene makes for better optical displays
Nanomaterials Research update Putting a new spin on nanotubes Spin-orbit coupling surprises physicists Read article: Putting a new spin on nanotubes
Quantum optics Research update Entangled photons could sharpen your view Quantum illumination could see through noise
Transport properties Research update Nanocrystals could help recover waste heat Thermoelectric improvement took 50 years
Telescopes and space missions Research update Iconic UK telescope faces closure Last chance to comment on fate of Jodrell Bank Read article: Iconic UK telescope faces closure