Semiconductors and electronics Research update Micromachines made easy Scientists have demonstrated a new microfabrication technique by making a micro pinball table Read article: Micromachines made easy
Structure and dynamics Research update Celebrating Einstein with dance New work will mark the centenary of Einstein's brilliant year
Stars and solar physics Research update Spinning star goes flat out Astronomers have discovered the flattest star ever seen
Renewables Research update Fuel cells: environmental friend or foe? The hydrogen used in fuel cells could significantly damage the ozone layer
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New look for space shuttle tiles Engineers have designed much improved protective tiles for spacecraft
Stars and solar physics Research update Closing in on neutron stars Astronomers have measured the magnetic field of an isolated neutron star for the first time Read article: Closing in on neutron stars
Optical physics Research update Renaissance pottery comes under the microscope Italian physicists have found similarities between 500-year-old ceramics and modern metal-glass composites Read article: Renaissance pottery comes under the microscope
Quantum optics Research update Cryptography breaks 100 km barrier UK researchers describe a record-breaking ‘unhackable’ link.
Earth sciences Research update Water reaches new depths Swiss geophysicists have found evidence for water deep inside the Earth’s upper mantle Read article: Water reaches new depths
Biophysics Research update ‘Gecko tape’ sticks with polymer fibres Physicists have made adhesive tape that does not rely on glue Read article: ‘Gecko tape’ sticks with polymer fibres