Low-temperature physics Research update Single crystals go supersolid Evidence for supersolidity in single crystals puts theorists back in the dark
Particles and interactions Research update The hunt for unparticles is on US physicist says other "stuff" could fill the universe in addition to particles
Particles and interactions Research update Director quits Canadian theory institute Howard Burton leaves Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Read article: Director quits Canadian theory institute
Transport properties Research update Tiny spheres could control light Calculations may lead to new sources of coherent light
Structure and dynamics Research update NMR gets seriously small Spinning coil probes nanolitre solids
Magnetism and spin Research update Wireless power a reality US team power a 60-W bulb using a remote electricity source Read article: Wireless power a reality
Quantum mechanics Research update Casimir force learns to swim Quantum attraction between mirrors also exists in fluids
Particles and interactions Research update LHC to skip low-energy test runs Magnet failure forces schedule change
Ultrafast science Research update European X-ray laser gets the go ahead Funding in place for construction to start early next year Read article: European X-ray laser gets the go ahead
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Big particles are secret to crack-free paint Physicists discover why some paints crack when they dry
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