Structure and dynamics Research update Scientists probe fireballs with X-rays Experimental evidence suggests ball lightning consists of nanoparticles
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Researchers create ‘self-healing’ rubber New material stretches the imagination Read article: Researchers create ‘self-healing’ rubber
Ultrafast science Research update Optical lattice beats atomic-clock accuracy Neutral atoms surpass caesium fountain Read article: Optical lattice beats atomic-clock accuracy
Telescopes and space missions Research update Bubble chamber puts new constraints on WIMPs Experiment questions earlier sighting of dark matter Read article: Bubble chamber puts new constraints on WIMPs
Particles and interactions Research update Antineutrinos sniff out signs of nuclear-bomb making New detectors may help monitor power plants Read article: Antineutrinos sniff out signs of nuclear-bomb making
Telescopes and space missions Research update Siblings of Jupiter and Saturn discovered Astronomers find "scaled-down" version of our solar system Read article: Siblings of Jupiter and Saturn discovered
Nuclear power Research update Napoleon not murdered, say physicists Analysis of emperor’s hair rules out malicious poisoning Read article: Napoleon not murdered, say physicists
Materials Research update Fibres could generate electricity from body motion Wearable nanowires may recharge your phone Read article: Fibres could generate electricity from body motion
Particles and interactions Research update Theorists weigh up new route to neutrino mass Magnetic measurement will be tricky to make Read article: Theorists weigh up new route to neutrino mass
Transport properties Research update Firms call for support of ‘nanophotonics’ R&D in Europe Quantum-dot fabrication must be improved, says industry group