Read article: Elastic lava blows its top Earth sciences Research update Elastic lava blows its top The viscoelastic properties of lava could explain the 'chugging' action of some volcanoes
Read article: Physicist mooted as new US science advisor Particles and interactions Research update Physicist mooted as new US science advisor Bush nominates the current director of the Brookhaven National Lab
Read article: Liquid marbles roll out Surfaces and interfaces Research update Liquid marbles roll out Spheres of liquid that do not wet a surface could be used in micro-fluid devices
Structure and dynamics Research update Nucleus sheds light on neutron stars Neutrons in a lead nucleus shed light on the structure of neutron stars
Quantum mechanics Research update Finding the formula for freak waves Simulations of wave dynamics could help scientists predict tsunamis
Read article: Solar neutrinos change their tune Astroparticle physics Research update Solar neutrinos change their tune Early evidence that neutrinos can 'oscillate' could explain the shortfall in solar neutrinos
Telescopes and space missions Research update Exotic quasars may be commonplace Astrophysical objects called blazars may be quasars viewed from a different angle
Quantum optics Research update Single atoms on demand A method of dispensing atoms one at a time could pave the way for quantum computers
Planetary science Research update Doctoring the spin on Venus Chaos explains why Venus spins in the opposite direction to other planets in the solar system
Optical physics Research update Fibre optics detect drunk drivers Alcohol vapour changes the properties of a special optical fibre
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