Surfaces and interfaces Research update Dyes boost solar cells Scientists make a new photovoltaic device Read article: Dyes boost solar cells
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Novel photomasks make 3-D microstructures Scientists reveal a new photolithographic technique for making computer chips Read article: Novel photomasks make 3-D microstructures
Accelerators and detectors Research update The new hot rods of the physics world Lasers set new record for accelerating particles
Superconductivity Research update The magnetism of superconductivity Plutonium has been added to the list of superconductors
Stars and solar physics Research update Sunspots reveal their dark side The latest observations on sunspots have revealed intriguing dark cores Read article: Sunspots reveal their dark side
Soft matter and liquids Research update DNA acts like a “piston” Biophysicists have built the first expanding-contracting DNA device
Mathematical physics Research update How do stones skip? Physicist reveals the science behind stone skipping
Plasma physics Research update US rejoins ITER negotiations American researchers could return to $5bn fusion project
Particles and interactions Research update New director of Brookhaven unveiled Praveen Chaudhari takes over leading US laboratory
Telescopes and space missions Research update New planet challenges theorists Astronomers find an unusual extra solar planet
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