Stars and solar physics Research update Hawking loses black hole bet Hawking's solution to the black hole information paradox has yet to convince his peers
Ultrafast science Research update Cancer detection made faster Laser printing technology could help speed up the identification of cancerous cells Read article: Cancer detection made faster
Constants and units Research update Negative refraction goes acoustic Sounds waves follow light waves into materials with novel properties
Nuclear medicine Research update Single spins come into view Magnetic resonance gives atomic force microscopy an extra dimension Read article: Single spins come into view
Stars and solar physics Research update Did cosmic rays cause ice ages? Three physicists have challenged the standard model of glacial cycles and ice ages
Medical physics Research update Supersonic boom for ultrasound Sonic booms could lead to better images
Nanomaterials Research update Quantum change for nanotubes Turning metals into semiconductors and vice versa Read article: Quantum change for nanotubes
Particle and nuclear Research update Magical helium clusters Some numbers are better than others for atoms
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well energizes nanocrystals Scientists have transferred energy to nanocrystals from quantum wells without electrical contacts Read article: Quantum well energizes nanocrystals
Structure and dynamics Research update Microscopy moves to 4D X-ray device reveals new insights into metals