Earth sciences Research update Geophysicists offer explanation for Andes formation 3D simulation unveils mystery of the mountain range Read article: Geophysicists offer explanation for Andes formation
Quantum optics Research update Physicists watch the “birth, life and death of a photon” Single photon observed hundreds of times without being destroyed Read article: Physicists watch the “birth, life and death of a photon”
Structure and dynamics Research update “Thermal runaway” weakens even the best crystals 80-year-old theory may not set maximum strength after all
Planetary science Research update Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping Physicists witness magnetic reversal for first time in the lab Read article: Molten sodium mimics Earth’s magnetic-field flipping
Detectors and sensors Research update Gamma-ray observatory takes share of Descartes prize European Union rewards outstanding science Read article: Gamma-ray observatory takes share of Descartes prize
Telescopes and space missions Research update Sunlight puts asteroids in a spin Astronomers find evidence linking sunlight to how fast asteroids rotate Read article: Sunlight puts asteroids in a spin
Particles and interactions Research update Fermilab data hint at Higgs boson Particle fits in to "supersymmetric" standard model Read article: Fermilab data hint at Higgs boson
Metrology Research update Model puts new spin on hurricane prediction High-resolution data explain curious "eyewall replacement" Read article: Model puts new spin on hurricane prediction
Transport properties Research update When graphene meets negative refraction Researchers think that graphene could be used to make a tiny electron lens Read article: When graphene meets negative refraction
Optical physics Research update Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings Material first thin optical film with refractive index close to air Read article: Nanorods make “ideal” anti-reflection coatings
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories