Metrology Research update It’s raining again Scientists think they know why rain can start so suddenly from cumulus clouds Read article: It’s raining again
Planetary science Research update Moon’s bulge linked to early orbit Calculations suggest the Moon's unusual bulge was created early on in its history. Read article: Moon’s bulge linked to early orbit
Superconductivity Research update Superconductor reveals its true colours Phonons could play a crucial role in high-temperature superconductivity Read article: Superconductor reveals its true colours
Optical physics Research update World’s “bluest” sky revealed Brazil is the place to visit if you want to enjoy the best blue sky Read article: World’s “bluest” sky revealed
Particles and interactions Research update Refining the fine-structure constant Measurements with trapped single electrons improves value of alpha by a factor of ten
Nuclear physics Research update A cool solution to waste disposal Physicists announce a new way of speeding up radioactive decay Read article: A cool solution to waste disposal
Ultrafast science Research update Rydberg atom mirror makes its debut Physicists are able to stop and reflect highly excited hydrogen atoms
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A sensitive approach to frescoes Microwaves have been used to help save Renaissance wall-paintings Read article: A sensitive approach to frescoes
Superconductivity Research update Superconducting wire breaks record US company claims breakthrough with "second-generation" high-temperature superconducting wire Read article: Superconducting wire breaks record
Vacuum and cryogenics Research update Laser could create dark-matter particles Physicists plan experiment at Hamburg lab to look for axions