Planetary science Research update The flood-plains of Ganymede Icy lava could have created the flat regions on Jupiter's largest moon Read article: The flood-plains of Ganymede
Superconductivity Research update Exciting times for superconductors Current flow in the new metallic superconductor could be explained by an old theory
Telescopes and space missions Research update Busquin calls for EU Framework increase More cash on the cards for European R&D
Soft matter and liquids Research update Turbulent times for fluids Turbulence is highlighted by imaging methods from high-energy physics Read article: Turbulent times for fluids
Gravity Research update The hunt for new dimensions The gravitational attraction between closely spaced objects could reveal new dimensions Read article: The hunt for new dimensions
Quantum optics Research update Leonard Mandel and Ugo Fano die The physics community loses two luminaries in as many weeks
Microscopy Research update Beating the femtosecond limit Ultrashort laser pulses could probe processes that occur almost instantaneously
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Heat leaves atom clusters cold Clumps of sodium atoms buck the thermodynamic trend
Particles and interactions Research update Muon result could jeopardise Standard Model New experiments on the muon cast doubt on a long-held theory Read article: Muon result could jeopardise Standard Model
Transport properties Research update A new spin on magnets The spin on electrons could be used to create super-dense recording media