Planetary science Research update Solving three mysteries at once Planetary scientists believe that changes in the orbits of Saturn and Jupiter can explain three different puzzles about the solar system Read article: Solving three mysteries at once
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Amino acids meet electronics Researchers have shown that inorganic surfaces can trap peptide chains
Ultracold matter Research update Lattice trap improves optical clocks Strontium atoms confined in an optical lattice could revolutionize timekeeping Read article: Lattice trap improves optical clocks
Mathematical physics Research update Tackling hospital epidemics Techniques from physics have been used to model the spread of MRSA and other diseases in hospitals
Particles and interactions Research update New isotope doubles up Zinc-54 has been seen in an experiment for the first time Read article: New isotope doubles up
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Dots for data storage New technique could double magnetic storage capacities Read article: Dots for data storage
Particles and interactions Research update Particle physicists discover new meson Hybrid meson was first predicted 25 years ago but has never been seen before
Complex systems Research update Physicists tackle polluted rivers New technique can pinpoint the source of chemical pollutants
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Art turns to thermodynamics Computer simulations could help date paintings and spot fakes Read article: Art turns to thermodynamics
Telescopes and space missions Research update Taking a close look at Titan Cassini mission sheds new light on Saturn’s largest moon Read article: Taking a close look at Titan
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