Today’s physics news: Government backs calls for research data to be made freely available, US tops global clean energy investment rankings and more

Today’s physics news: Government backs calls for research data to be made freely available, US tops global clean energy investment rankings and more

Government backs calls for research data to be made freely available
Wellcome Trust’s proposal that results of public- and charity-funding research be made public receives ministerial backing
Guardian

US tops global clean energy investment rankings
The US has regained top spot from China as the biggest investor in clean energy in 2011, according to global rankings.
BBC

Ultrasound waves with a twist
Research proves fundamental relationship between properties of waves
Physics World