Quantum optics Research update Calculating with Bose condensates Condensates could be used to experimentally observe the roots of random polynomials Read article: Calculating with Bose condensates
Gravity Research update Theorists claim dark energy does not exist A new model of gravity explains the acceleration of the universe without dark energy Read article: Theorists claim dark energy does not exist
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Fluid lenses feel the pressure Physicists develop a variable-focus lens that would be ideal for mobile-phone cameras and other devices Read article: Fluid lenses feel the pressure
Telescopes and space missions Research update Quantum gravity for real Theorists propose a concrete test for quantum gravity by measuring the properties of a dying star Read article: Quantum gravity for real
Telescopes and space missions Research update And then there were ten? New evidence gives added support for a tenth planet in our solar system Read article: And then there were ten?
Quantum optics Research update Light and atoms get entangled Physicists have remotely entangled two atomic qubits for the first time Read article: Light and atoms get entangled
Structure and dynamics Research update Ceramics come out of the cold Tough composite ceramics can be built by mimicking the way seawater freezes Read article: Ceramics come out of the cold
Earth sciences Research update Volcanoes reveal a new side Scientists discover a new type of lava channel on Mount Etna that was probably created by friction, not heat. Read article: Volcanoes reveal a new side
Mathematical physics Research update How physics can improve your football Scientists have worked out how to maximise the length of a soccer throw-in Read article: How physics can improve your football
Mathematical physics Research update Cruise control avoids jams Cars that automatically keep a fixed distance from the car in front could dramatically cut congestion Read article: Cruise control avoids jams
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