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
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