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
Acoustics Research update Physicists SCORE for third world Low-cost device is a cooker, fridge and generator in one Read article: Physicists SCORE for third world
Low-temperature physics Research update Supersolids: the plot thickens Neutron scattering casts doubt over the existence of superfluidity within solids
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well fires single electrons on demand Nanosecond control of quantum dots brings an electron-based quantum computer closer to reality Read article: Quantum well fires single electrons on demand
Stars and solar physics Research update Quasar eclipses could clarify axion mystery Physicists propose new test for hypothetical dark-matter particles Read article: Quasar eclipses could clarify axion mystery
Soft matter and liquids Research update Soft-matter pioneer dies French physicist and Nobel laureate Pierre-Gilles de Gennes has passed away Read article: Soft-matter pioneer dies
Optical physics Research update Negative refraction gets natural Physicists discover that ferromagnets can have a negative refractive index
Low-temperature physics Research update Physicists confirm existence of polariton condensate Condensates form at unusually high temperatures
Transport properties Research update Electrons hold their spin in silicon Ballistic electrons on target for spintronics Read article: Electrons hold their spin in silicon