Telescopes and space missions Research update Single photons make the trek from space Quantum communications via satellite might soon be feasible
Superconductivity Research update Iron-based high-Tc superconductor is a first Material could shed new light on superconductivity Read article: Iron-based high-Tc superconductor is a first
Education and outreach Research update Arthur C Clarke dies at 90 Veteran of science fiction also remembered for scientific foresight Read article: Arthur C Clarke dies at 90
Ultracold matter Research update Supersymmetry could be seen in ultracold atoms Goldstino signature should stand out
Telescopes and space missions Research update Alpha Centauri might harbour an ‘Earth’ Astronomers set to begin five-year search Read article: Alpha Centauri might harbour an ‘Earth’
Ultrafast science Research update Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light Technique produces shortest wavelengths for a FEL Read article: Free-electron laser benefits from ‘seed’ light
Education and outreach Research update Templeton Prize again goes to physicist Polish priest Michael Heller scoops spiritual award Read article: Templeton Prize again goes to physicist
Telescopes and space missions Research update WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model Five-year data reveal a cosmic neutrino background Read article: WMAP gives thumbs-up to cosmological model
Planetary science Research update Doubt cast on liquid water on Mars 2006 images were probably of a small landslide, say researchers Read article: Doubt cast on liquid water on Mars
Optical physics Research update New optical clock promises increased accuracy Researchers find the fine structure constant is not changing
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays