The physics research topics presentation is available [powerpoint pdf html] as is the astronomy presentation [powerpoint pdf html].
For keeping informed about research happenings in physics, astronomy, and general science:
Astronomy Picture of the Day
Sigma Xi's Science in the News
NASA's Space Science News
Physical Review Focus
APS News
Tables of contents of the major journals. For Astronomy, there is a good list of resources collected at the Astro 61 website
The News of the Week section of the weekly journal Science provides an overview of current research topics.
For information about getting involved in physics and astronomy research:
Department faculty research descriptions and links
General information about student research in our department
Information for students in our department
Letter sent out to students with specific information about resarch opportunities