Quantum optics Research update Tantalizing evidence for molecular condensation Physicists claim to have made a Bose-Einstein condensate of molecules
Telescopes and space missions Research update Odyssey finds evidence for ice on Mars Gamma-ray and neutron studies reveal layers of hydrogen-rich soil
Stars and solar physics Research update Astronomers tune in to youngest pulsar yet Ultra-sensitive radio telescope picks up the faint signals from an 820-year-old pulsar Read article: Astronomers tune in to youngest pulsar yet
Telescopes and space missions Research update Europe unveils new plan for space science European Space Agency launches its stripped-down ‘Cosmic Vision’ programme
Transport properties Research update Multi-talented material signals new devices Carbon compound combines electronics, optics and magnetism for the first time
Cosmology Research update CBI zooms in on cosmic microwaves The sharpest ever picture is taken of the cosmic microwave background Read article: CBI zooms in on cosmic microwaves
Transport properties Research update Molecular electronics claims called into question Bell Labs investigates allegations that data were improperly manipulated
Transport properties Research update Crystals get in a twist Physicists make Möbius strips from niobium selenide Read article: Crystals get in a twist
Nanomaterials Research update “Nanotorus” nets giant magnetic moment Ring-shaped nanotubes could be the latest nanostructures to have unusual properties Read article: “Nanotorus” nets giant magnetic moment
Telescopes and space missions Research update Jupiter clocks up eleven new moons The gas giant now has more known satellites than any other planet Read article: Jupiter clocks up eleven new moons
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