Mathematical physics Research update Physicists tackle linguistics Two theorists in Germany have proposed a model to simulate the rise and fall of languages Read article: Physicists tackle linguistics
Structure and dynamics Research update Astrophysicist thinks big Could Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons, be used to detect neutrinos? Read article: Astrophysicist thinks big
Astroparticle physics Research update Axion experiment makes its debut CERN experiments improves existing limits but axions remain elusive Read article: Axion experiment makes its debut
Telescopes and space missions Research update Swift takes off Mission to study gamma-ray bursts has a successful launch Read article: Swift takes off
Quantum optics Research update Good news for causality Swiss physicists measure the "signal velocity" of light for the first time Read article: Good news for causality
Particles and interactions Research update Neutrino oscillations are here to stay KamLAND experiment sees elusive particle disappear and then re-appear Read article: Neutrino oscillations are here to stay
Quantum optics Research update Equivalence principle passes atomic test Rubidium experiments confirm that Einstein was right
Ultrafast science Research update Hall effect takes a spin The use of electric fields to control electron spins could have applications in spintronics Read article: Hall effect takes a spin
Superconductivity Research update Superconductors take an odd turn Conclusive evidence for "spin-triplet" superconductivity has been seen for the first time Read article: Superconductors take an odd turn
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A train that runs on feathers Red blood cells and snowboards inspire new approach to transport Read article: A train that runs on feathers