Condensed matter Research update Solid leaves a super signature Superfluidity has been seen in solid helium-4
Optics and photonics Research update Photonic-crystal lasers light up Integrated optical circuits move closer
Ultracold matter Research update Fermionic first for condensates "Holy grail two" has been achieved with ultracold gases Read article: Fermionic first for condensates
Superconductivity Research update Superconducting duo Heavy-fermion metal displays two critical points
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes go magnetic Proximity effect could lead to applications Read article: Carbon nanotubes go magnetic
Plasma physics Research update Bubble fusion makes controversial return Has nuclear fusion been seen in a table-top experiment?
Ultrafast science Research update Making atoms cooler Cavity increases laser cooling rate by a factor of five Read article: Making atoms cooler
Telescopes and space missions Research update Galaxy breaks distance record Astronomers probe universe when it was just 3% of its present age Read article: Galaxy breaks distance record
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Zinc-oxide nanorings circle new applications Physicists have made novel single-crystal nanoring structures Read article: Zinc-oxide nanorings circle new applications
Planetary science Research update Revealing the secrets of planetary formation A newly-discovered stellar disk of dust could help explain how planets form Read article: Revealing the secrets of planetary formation