“Thermal runaway” weakens even the best crystals
80-year-old theory may not set maximum strength after all
Read article: Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
Physicists witness magnetic reversal for first time in the lab
Read article: Gamma-ray observatory takes share of Descartes prize
Gamma-ray observatory takes share of Descartes prize
European Union rewards outstanding science
Read article: Sunlight puts asteroids in a spin
Sunlight puts asteroids in a spin
Astronomers find evidence linking sunlight to how fast asteroids rotate
Read article: Fermilab data hint at Higgs boson
Fermilab data hint at Higgs boson
Particle fits in to "supersymmetric" standard model
Read article: Model puts new spin on hurricane prediction
Model puts new spin on hurricane prediction
High-resolution data explain curious "eyewall replacement"
Read article: When graphene meets negative refraction
When graphene meets negative refraction
Researchers think that graphene could be used to make a tiny electron lens
Read article: Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings
Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings
Material first thin optical film with refractive index close to air
Read article: Microscope “fingerprints” atoms
Microscope “fingerprints” atoms
Atomic force microscope benefits from sensitive calibration
Quantized magnetoresistance observed for the first time
Resistance changes in steps
