Optics and photonics Research update Tiny apertures with a big future Sub-wavelength apertures prove no obstacle for light
Astronomy and space Research update Gravitational lensing brings extrasolar planets into focus Astronomers have demonstrated a third way to detect extrasolar planets Read article: Gravitational lensing brings extrasolar planets into focus
Particles and interactions Research update Over the top Precision measurements of the mass of the top quark at Fermilab allow for a heavier Higgs boson
Earth sciences Research update Elephants turn to seismic communication Rayleigh waves may help the largest of the mammals to talk to each other Read article: Elephants turn to seismic communication
Transport properties Research update Nanobulbs make their debut Chinese physicists have used carbon nanotubes as the filament in a light bulb Read article: Nanobulbs make their debut
Superconductivity Research update New clues in search for theory of superconductivity Novel magnetic excitations have been observed in two different high-temperature cuprate superconductors
Telescopes and space missions Research update Hidden black holes come into view Virtual observatories make their first big breakthrough Read article: Hidden black holes come into view
Mathematical physics Research update Physicists tackle EU constitution Polish researchers have devised a system to ensure that the votes of all European citizens carry the same weight
Stars and solar physics Research update Solar explosions seen in 3D Space scientists are learning more about the properties of coronal mass ejections Read article: Solar explosions seen in 3D
Transport properties Research update Single-electron transistor goes mechanical A tiny vibrating arm could have applications in electronics and fundamental physics
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