Optical physics Research update Helical light tells chiral molecules apart New technique could have important applications for drug development, biochemistry and toxicology Read article: Helical light tells chiral molecules apart
Chemical processes Research update Experimental evidence found for long-distance intermolecular forces Forces between cellular proteins are mediated by electrodynamic interactions Read article: Experimental evidence found for long-distance intermolecular forces
Stars and solar physics Research update Supernovae and earthbound chemical explosions are surprisingly similar Study could boost our understanding of how stars explode Read article: Supernovae and earthbound chemical explosions are surprisingly similar
Chemical processes Research update ‘Heartbeat’ detected in drop of gallium held in a graphite corral Oscillating liquid could be used as a timer or actuator Read article: ‘Heartbeat’ detected in drop of gallium held in a graphite corral
Chemical processes Research update Hydrogen dissociation measurement puts theory at odds with experiment Discrepancy could point to flaws in the quantum theory of molecules Read article: Hydrogen dissociation measurement puts theory at odds with experiment
Chemical processes Research update Optical tweezers create a single molecule from two atoms “Designer molecules” could be made using the technique Read article: Optical tweezers create a single molecule from two atoms
Structure and dynamics News Flash Physics: How to 3D print glass, more neutrons from laser fusion, cash for UK tokamak Today's selection of need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Flash Physics: How to 3D print glass, more neutrons from laser fusion, cash for UK tokamak
Telescopes and space missions News Flash Physics: Detecting life’s signature, UK to pull out of Euratom, nuclear-clock lifetime measured Today's selection of need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Flash Physics: Detecting life’s signature, UK to pull out of Euratom, nuclear-clock lifetime measured
Structure and dynamics Research update Ultrasound creates 2D arrays of droplets Technique could be used to simulate interactions between living cells Read article: Ultrasound creates 2D arrays of droplets
Structure and dynamics Research update Neural networks provide deep insights into the mysteries of water Simulations reveal the importance of van der Waals interactions Read article: Neural networks provide deep insights into the mysteries of water