Stars and solar physics Research update Neutrino pioneer dies Pioneering physical chemist and physics Nobel laureate Ray Davis has passed away Read article: Neutrino pioneer dies
Structure and dynamics Research update A fresh look at glass New experiments show glass to be surprisingly stable Read article: A fresh look at glass
Data acquisition and analysis Research update Property market set to slump US house prices have reached record levels and could soon be heading for a fall, says physicist Read article: Property market set to slump
Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to make an object invisible Theorists believe that metamterials could be used to make objects invisible Read article: How to make an object invisible
Structure and dynamics Research update Heavy ions feel the squeeze Physicists perform the first experiment in which heavy ions are fired at solids under high pressure Read article: Heavy ions feel the squeeze
Telescopes and space missions Research update Amateur astronomers prove their mettle A new extra-solar planet has been discovered with the help of a group of amateurs. Read article: Amateur astronomers prove their mettle
Structure and dynamics Research update Silver clusters go magnetic Simulations suggest that silver atoms become magnetic when arranged into clusters Read article: Silver clusters go magnetic
Optical physics Research update Change of focus for liquid crystals Researchers create a tuneable liquid-crystal lens Read article: Change of focus for liquid crystals
Magnetism and spin Research update Magnetic fields go to the maximum Theorists calculate highest possible magnetic field
Semiconductors and electronics Research update LEDs move into the ultraviolet A diode that emits light at the shortest wavelength is made Read article: LEDs move into the ultraviolet