Superconductivity Research update High-Tc superconductors plug ‘terahertz gap’ Josephson junctions produce coherent terahertz radiation Read article: High-Tc superconductors plug ‘terahertz gap’
Transport properties Research update Berry’s phase seen in solid-state qubit Breakthrough could lead to robust quantum computers Read article: Berry’s phase seen in solid-state qubit
Optical physics Research update Uranium gives opal its shine Radioactivity points to gem deposits Read article: Uranium gives opal its shine
Quantum mechanics Research update Results question merit of axion experiments Future tests could be futile, says physicist Read article: Results question merit of axion experiments
Soft matter and liquids Research update Protein calms the waters Movement of water linked to protein folding Read article: Protein calms the waters
Telescopes and space missions Research update Analysis confronts model of universe’s formation Physicist suggests CMB fluctuations originate in the Milky Way Read article: Analysis confronts model of universe’s formation
Telescopes and space missions Research update UK plans to withdraw from Gemini Astronomers shocked by pull-out Read article: UK plans to withdraw from Gemini
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Nanosoldering’ makes a clean contact Technique can make electrical contacts on graphene and other nanostructures
Particles and interactions Research update Physicists spot unusual charged meson Rogue particle could contain four quarks, not two Read article: Physicists spot unusual charged meson
Nanomaterials Research update Nanotube fibres toughen up Material could improve bullet-proof vests Read article: Nanotube fibres toughen up
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