Biophysics Research update Ozone could clean up biological-warfare agents Acidifying water increases the lifetime of ozone so that it can be used for hours
Transport properties Research update Quantized conductance seen in graphene Graphene nanodevices move a step closer
Quantum optics Research update Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute Cambridge cosmologist says his switch to the Canadian centre is the "opportunity of a lifetime" Read article: Neil Turok chosen to lead Perimeter Institute
Particles and interactions Research update Nobel laureates petition Bush over funding shortfall Twenty top physicists call for over $500m in 'emergency' cash to plug poor 2008 US science budget
Soft matter and liquids Research update Polar vortex replicated in a bucket Researchers make triangular, square and other polygonal vortices appear in swirling water Read article: Polar vortex replicated in a bucket
Telescopes and space missions Research update Weiler to remain NASA science chief Interim chief accepts permanent position and plans to continue hard-nosed approach to project overruns Read article: Weiler to remain NASA science chief
Structure and dynamics Research update Atom laser makes its first measurement The ability to modify an atom-laser beam should open up avenues in quantum information
Education and outreach Research update Prospect of US science debate wanes ScienceDebate organizers “not optimistic” about a May debate Read article: Prospect of US science debate wanes
Lasers Research update How lasers really work Random lasers give up their secrets Read article: How lasers really work
Nanomaterials Research update “Pine tree” nanowires do the Eshelby twist Unusual structures could back up 55-year-old theory of material defects Read article: “Pine tree” nanowires do the Eshelby twist
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