Surfaces and interfaces Research update Bacterium battles against the current Unusual ability could help spread infection Read article: Bacterium battles against the current
Quantum optics Research update Photons denied a glimpse of their observer Wheeler's delayed-choice thought experiment realized Read article: Photons denied a glimpse of their observer
Superconductivity Research update Firm claims first “commercial” quantum computer 16-qubit device sparks controversy Read article: Firm claims first “commercial” quantum computer
Plasma physics Research update Plasma wakefield “turbocharges” particle accelerator SLAC's energy doubled within a metre Read article: Plasma wakefield “turbocharges” particle accelerator
Earth sciences Research update Ocean waves keep Earth humming Wave interaction exerts pressure on the continental shelf
Gravity Research update Extra dimensions could leave trace in Big Bang’s aftermath Shape of dimensions could affect observations by WMAP and Planck
Particles and interactions Research update New particle resolves erratic sightings of axions Dark matter particle can't emerge from the Sun's heat, claim physicists Read article: New particle resolves erratic sightings of axions
Telescopes and space missions Research update A moon that puts a shine on its neighbours Eruptions "sandblast" nearby satellites of Saturn Read article: A moon that puts a shine on its neighbours
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bubbles compute in logical devices Microfluidics merges chemistry and computation Read article: Bubbles compute in logical devices
Particles and interactions Research update Multibillion-dollar collider plans unveiled Physicists estimate that the International Linear Collider will cost at least $6.5bn
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