Soft matter and liquids Research update Magnetic effects seen in water Melting point can be changed by applying a magnetic field
Quantum optics Research update New look for nanofabrication Quantum technique beats classical limit by a factor of two Read article: New look for nanofabrication
Quantum optics Research update Quantum cryptography wins Descartes prize EU recognizes research into quantum techniques to ensure secure communication
Quantum optics Research update Quantum errors can be corrected Physicists overcome another obstacle in the effort to build a quantum computer Read article: Quantum errors can be corrected
Soft matter and liquids Research update Turbulent transition for fluids Closing in on the biggest mystery in classical physics Read article: Turbulent transition for fluids
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