Stars and solar physics Research update Jets unravel nebula puzzle Gas jets could explain the elongated structure of many planetary nebulas
Quantum optics Research update Single photons to soak up data New technique could lead to super-efficient quantum communication
Transport properties Research update Magnets open the gate to nanoscale logic Physicists create the first metallic NOT gate to work at room temperature Read article: Magnets open the gate to nanoscale logic
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Tiny transistors nudge the nanoscale The first transistor made from a single atom could lead to practical nanoelectronics Read article: Tiny transistors nudge the nanoscale
Lasers Research update Lasers propel paper aeroplanes ‘Ablation’ technique could be scaled up to make lightweight aircraft
Nuclear physics Research update Lawrence Livermore names new boss Nuclear physicist is made director of the US government lab Read article: Lawrence Livermore names new boss
Plasma physics Research update Three more nations offer to host $4bn fusion experiment France, Japan and Spain offer to host the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
Quantum mechanics Research update New phase shift for neutrons Neutron interferometry confirms quantum prediction
Superconductivity Research update A star role for stripes Order in cuprate compounds sheds light on high-temperature superconductors Read article: A star role for stripes
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum dots count microwave photons Single-photon detector could boost fundamental research and new technologies
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