Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic rays enter the “dark” age Astrophysicists have found eight new sources of very high energy gamma rays in the Milky Way Read article: Cosmic rays enter the “dark” age
Telescopes and space missions Research update First light from exoplanets Astronomers learn more about "hot Jupiters" Read article: First light from exoplanets
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New look for nanomotors Harnessing surface tension for nanomechanical applications Read article: New look for nanomotors
Structure and dynamics Research update Microscope zooms in on crystallisation AFM offers control over the growth of single polymer crystals Read article: Microscope zooms in on crystallisation
Transport properties Research update Counting electrons one by one Novel device could lead to new standard for electric current Read article: Counting electrons one by one
Optical physics Research update Photonic crystal slows down light Two-dimensional array of tiny cavities can reduce group velocities Read article: Photonic crystal slows down light
Nanomaterials Research update Chromium condensate makes its mark Physicists observe Bose-Einstein condensation in yet another element
Stars and solar physics Research update Can stars become only so big? New research puts an upper limit on the mass of stars Read article: Can stars become only so big?
Lasers Research update Laser pioneer scoops religion prize Charles Townes wins Templeton prize for examining the boundaries between science and religion
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays