Nanomaterials Research update Nanoactuator gets in a spin Researchers make the first real actuator from carbon nanotubes Read article: Nanoactuator gets in a spin
Climate Research update Why is the tropopause getting higher? Atmospheric scientists pin increase on human-induced changes
Stars and solar physics Research update Stars make an early entrance Evidence of star formation seen in oldest object in the universe
Gravity Research update VIRGO takes off European gravitational-wave detector is officially opened Read article: VIRGO takes off
Particles and interactions Research update Particles win prizes The European Physical Society recognizes QCD, large extra dimensions and more with its 2003 prizes for particle physics
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles reinforce steel Japanese researchers have discovered a new way to make stronger steel
Transport properties Research update Zealots put the spin into voting Research into magnetic spins could provide insights into the way people vote in general elections
Microscopy Research update Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime Physicists use single-electron transistor to make most sensitive motion sensor ever Read article: Nanoscale sensor approaches the quantum regime
Cosmology Research update Rashid Sunyaev wins cosmology prize Pioneering astrophysicist is recognized for work on X-ray astronomy and the cosmic background radiation Read article: Rashid Sunyaev wins cosmology prize
Transport properties Research update A new way to flip bits Electric fields could be used to improve magnetic memories Read article: A new way to flip bits