Stars and solar physics Research update Stars make an early entrance Evidence of star formation seen in oldest object in the universe
Read article: VIRGO takes off Gravity Research update VIRGO takes off European gravitational-wave detector is officially opened
Particles and interactions Research update Particles win prizes The European Physical Society recognizes QCD, large extra dimensions and more with its 2003 prizes for particle physics
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles reinforce steel Japanese researchers have discovered a new way to make stronger steel
Transport properties Research update Zealots put the spin into voting Research into magnetic spins could provide insights into the way people vote in general elections
Read article: Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime Microscopy Research update Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime Physicists use single-electron transistor to make most sensitive motion sensor ever
Read article: Rashid Sunyaev wins cosmology prize Cosmology Research update Rashid Sunyaev wins cosmology prize Pioneering astrophysicist is recognized for work on X-ray astronomy and the cosmic background radiation
Read article: A new way to flip bits Transport properties Research update A new way to flip bits Electric fields could be used to improve magnetic memories
Quantum optics Research update Fast and slow light made easy Superluminal light has been now been observed in a crystal at room temperature
Read article: Nanotubes make miniature gas sensors Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes make miniature gas sensors US researchers have built a low-cost sensor with carbon nanotubes