Read article: To knot or not to knot Complex systems Research update To knot or not to knot Physicists study the knotting behaviour of chains on bathroom plugs
Read article: Magnetic vortex flipping made easy Magnetism and spin Research update Magnetic vortex flipping made easy Gentle nudge leads to anti-vortex annihilation
Read article: Silicon becomes a superconductor Superconductivity Research update Silicon becomes a superconductor Physicists discover exceptionally high doping is the key
Structure and dynamics Research update Hydrogen storage goes metal-free New low-cost materials could accelerate the drive towards hydrogen vehicles
Read article: ITER fusion reactor gets final approval Projects and facilities Research update ITER fusion reactor gets final approval Multinational consortium signs formal agreement to build research facility
Read article: Dark energy dates back nine billion years Dark matter and energy Research update Dark energy dates back nine billion years Ancient supernovae cast light on our expanding universe
Read article: X-ray laser focuses on tiny objects Diagnostic imaging Research update X-ray laser focuses on tiny objects Technique could provide biologists with a new way to study extremely small organisms
Read article: Graphene makes its mark on spin Transport properties Research update Graphene makes its mark on spin Physicists think that layers of graphite could be used in spin-based electronics
Read article: Gadget recharging goes wireless Renewables Research update Gadget recharging goes wireless Electromagnetic coupling could charge laptops and mobile phones over the air
Read article: Climbing plants get wrapped up Biophysics Research update Climbing plants get wrapped up Researchers discover how climbing plants twine