Climate Research update Plants halt shifting sands Competition between sand and vegetation drives dune dynamics Read article: Plants halt shifting sands
Quantum optics Research update Spin measured without destruction Laser technique could boost quantum computing
Planetary science Research update Moon’s surface is alive and gassing Gas emissions continue to shape the lunar surface Read article: Moon’s surface is alive and gassing
Structure and dynamics Research update Sound science behind glowing sugar Ultrasound sparks light emission in piezoelectrics Read article: Sound science behind glowing sugar
Planetary science Research update Stuff of life descended from hazy skies Aerosols could have contributed to the formation and nourishment of early life on Earth
Soft matter and liquids Research update Chiral liquid splits light by polarization Fresnel's theory proved at long last Read article: Chiral liquid splits light by polarization
Soft matter and liquids Research update Antiprotons excel at cancer treatment Exotic particles deliver a bigger bang to cancerous cells Read article: Antiprotons excel at cancer treatment
Structure and dynamics Research update Supersolid’s existence remains in dispute Bizarre hybrid of solid and fluid continues to baffle.
Transport properties Research update A Casimir force for good in MEMS design Physicists take an important step towards taming the Casimir force Read article: A Casimir force for good in MEMS design
Telescopes and space missions Research update Hubble to get new lease of life Space Shuttle astronauts will, after all, extend the life of the ageing Hubble telescope Read article: Hubble to get new lease of life