Structure and dynamics Research update The subtle secrets of exotic helium One of the electrons in a helium atom has been replaced by an antiproton, providing a test of CPT symmetry
Atomic and molecular Research update Balancing atoms probe fundamental symmetries A new, ultra-precise magnetometer could point towards a preferred direction in the universe
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Biological quantum dots go live Nanocrystals can now be used to image living cells Read article: Biological quantum dots go live
Stars and solar physics Research update Energetic star becomes a cool supergiant The Hubble Space Telescope has studied an unusual stellar outburst Read article: Energetic star becomes a cool supergiant
Stars and solar physics Research update Black holes give as well as take Supermassive black holes may seed interstellar space with chemical elements
Nuclear power Research update Nuclear era ends at Risø Danish laboratory shifts its focus to renewable energy
Telescopes and space missions Research update Gamma-ray afterglow reveals new secrets Astronomers have looked at a gamma-ray burst in the greatest detail yet Read article: Gamma-ray afterglow reveals new secrets
Optical physics Research update Good news for negative-index materials New research shows that negative refraction does not violate causality
Particles and interactions Research update Muons join the fight against nuclear smugglers Cosmic-ray particles could be used to detect concealed radioactive material Read article: Muons join the fight against nuclear smugglers