Data acquisition and analysis Research update Mobile-phone network reveals the ties that bind Statistical-mechanical study of mobile-phone use suggests that casual aquaintances keep social networks together Read article: Mobile-phone network reveals the ties that bind
Particles and interactions Research update New particles turn up in the US Fermilab physicists discover two new baryons Read article: New particles turn up in the US
Stars and solar physics Research update On the case of the “missing” helium Computer simulation of low-mass stars could explain the shorftall in the measured amount of helium-3 in the cosmos
Stars and solar physics Research update 3D solar satellites blast off A NASA mission with a unique view of the Sun will improve predictions of violent space weather Read article: 3D solar satellites blast off
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Underwater sound breaks the surface Calculations challenge long-held belief that sound is not transmitted from water to air
Ultracold matter Research update Microparticles feel the pinch Optical tweezers have been used to measure the refractive index of a single microparticle
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Invisibility cloak unveiled in the US Researchers take an important step towards a true cloak of invisibility
Particles and interactions Research update Researchers discover element 118 Controversy surrounding the heaviest known element comes to a close Read article: Researchers discover element 118
Stars and solar physics Research update Bubbles never forget The singularities of bubble formation could shed light on black holes or supernovae Read article: Bubbles never forget
Soft matter and liquids Research update Splashing out against tumours The physics of splashing water could lead to more effective cancer treatments Read article: Splashing out against tumours