Mathematical physics Research update Physicist proves it’s location, location, location Statistical mechanics provides surprising insights into where people shop
Quantum optics Research update Quantum encryption sets long-distance record The absolute distance record for dispatching a quantum key has been exceeded by more than 50%.
Cosmology Research update Nobel prize shared for cosmic microwave background studies Mather and Smoot win Nobel Prize in Physics for shedding light on the origins of the Universe
Stars and solar physics Research update Doughnuts cause stars to gain weight Astronomers find new evidence that could explain how massive stars are formed. Read article: Doughnuts cause stars to gain weight
Ultracold matter Research update BECs confound at higher temperatures Bose--Einstein condensates sidestep convention Read article: BECs confound at higher temperatures
Telescopes and space missions Research update Japan launches satellite to study the Sun Satellite that could warn of dangerous solar explosions was launched successfully on Saturday Read article: Japan launches satellite to study the Sun
Biophysics Research update Stresses determine the shape of life The physics of microtubules could explain why patterns form in living organisms Read article: Stresses determine the shape of life
Superconductivity Research update Magnet falls freely in superconducting tube Physicists predict a new twist on a popular classroom demonstration
Telescopes and space missions Research update Impossible supernova confounds astronomers Re-evaluation of astronomical distances could be necessary Read article: Impossible supernova confounds astronomers
Education and outreach Research update Newton, Einstein and a monstrous calf Royal Society archive sheds light on science’s fascinating past Read article: Newton, Einstein and a monstrous calf