Superconductivity Research update Secret of superconductivity in sight Magnetic spin could be the key to a single theory of high-temperature superconductivity
Optical physics Research update Artificial black holes on the horizon DIY black holes could emit ‘Hawking radiation’
Biomedical devices Research update Medics get a dose of physics Statistical physics techniques are set to help heart and cancer patients Read article: Medics get a dose of physics
Optical physics Research update Electrical pulses break light speed record Long-range 'superluminal' pulses raise hopes of ultrafast data transmission
Telescopes and space missions Research update First light on Gemini South Giant infrared telescopes to give a super-sharp view of the whole sky Read article: First light on Gemini South
Telescopes and space missions Research update Robert Hanbury Brown A pioneer of radar and radio astronomy dies at 85
Structure and dynamics Research update Probe to predict landslides and earthquakes Electrical signals that herald seismic activity could lead to an early warning system
Quantum mechanics Research update Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity The step-like motion of falling neutrons could shed fresh light on the nature of gravity
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nuclei put a new spin on quantum computing Electrical technique could allow quantum states of nuclei to store information
Quantum optics Research update Crystal catches light pulses The first solid to trap laser pulses could lead to super-efficient information storage
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