Structure and dynamics Research update Matter-antimatter molecule makes its debut Discovery could lead to "annihilation gamma-ray laser" Read article: Matter-antimatter molecule makes its debut
Stars and solar physics Research update Earth could survive a red-giant Sun Distant planet avoids a fiery death Read article: Earth could survive a red-giant Sun
Planetary science Research update Thundercloud “accelerator” fires gamma-ray beam 40-second pulse seen over the Sea of Japan
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab “High-harmonic generation” makes small lasers suitable Read article: Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab
Transport properties Research update Ideal materials make for perfect invisibility Slightest fault causes “significant” light scattering
Transport properties Research update Sound causes colossal drop in resistance Laser technique avoids "chicken and egg" problem
Ultrafast science Research update Single-atom entanglement goes further Entanglement over one metre could make quantum networks feasible
Planetary science Research update Dinosaur extinction linked to colliding asteroids Computer models track fragments to Earth Read article: Dinosaur extinction linked to colliding asteroids
Ultrafast science Research update Single-photon transistor plans unveiled One photon can control another Read article: Single-photon transistor plans unveiled
Ultrafast science Research update Superlens avoids absorption "Electromagnetically induced chirality" could make optical superlenses practical