Physical Sciences
Research news in physics, chemistry, and the earth sciences. Covers materials, energy, climate systems, and geological processes.
Physics
Research on matter, energy, and the forces that govern the universe. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and particle physics.
Earth Sciences
Research on the planet's structure, history, and the processes that shape it. Covers geology, plate tectonics, earthquakes, oceanography, and climate history.
Chemistry
Research on what substances are made of and how they react and transform. Covers organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, catalysis, and chemical synthesis.
Materials Science
Research on how materials are structured, made, and put to use. Covers metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, and nanomaterials.