Superconductivity Research update Archaeology turns to superconductivity The magnetic properties of lead can be used to date archaeological artefacts Read article: Archaeology turns to superconductivity
Soft matter and liquids Research update Organic devices get back on track After the embarrassment of the Schön affair, research into organic semiconductor devices is moving forward again
Soft matter and liquids Research update Waves and turbulence cause a stir in superfluids Turbulent breakthrough in superfluid helium
Astronomy and space Research update Extraterrestrial plasma crystals Dusty-plasma experiments on the space station reveal 3D crystal growth in zero gravity
Materials Research update Cooling off with physics Designing new textures of ice cream is a serious scientific business
Astroparticle physics Research update Magnetic angle for gamma rays The discovery of polarized gamma-ray bursts suggests that they are powered by strong magnetic fields in the explosions of massive stars
Quantum optics Research update Molecules build a bridge to spintronics Electron spins have been transferred between quantum dots at room temperature
Ultracold matter Research update Ytterbium joins the condensates Japanese physicists have made a novel Bose-Einstein condensate with ytterbium atoms
Stars and solar physics Research update Llewellyn Smith to lead UK fusion programme Former CERN boss has been appointed director of the Culham laboratory
Superconductivity Research update Superconductors could help Europe meet Kyoto target Greater use of high-temperature superconductors could reduce greenhouse gas emissions