Today’s physics news: Tuesday, 10 August 2010

Fusion research at Iter: unlocking the power of the sun
The world’s leading powers have finally agreed to finance a joint nuclear fusion project
Telegraph
 
Stunning new image of two galaxies
A new image from Chandra X-ray Observatoryshows two Antennae galaxies as the crash into one another
Daily Mail 
 
Squeezing more out of solar power 
Scientists in the US have designed a new kind of solar cell that could generate electricity using both the Sun’s light and heat.
Physics World 
 
See new galaxies — without leaving your chair
An experiment launching today is offering the chance to help unravel the mysteries of galaxy formation. All you need is a computer and a pair of eyes.
Nature 
 
NASA seeks secrets of commercial moon landers
Swallowing its pride, NASA says it wants to learn from future commercial missions to the moon – and it is willing to pay up to $30 million for the privilege.
New Scientist