Read article: Slithering snakes ‘diffract’ like quantum particles
Slithering snakes ‘diffract’ like quantum particles
Reptiles’ obstacle avoidance technique could lead to better robots
Read article: Slithering snakes ‘diffract’ like quantum particles
Read article: Non-destructive electron microscopy maps amino acids
Non-destructive electron microscopy maps amino acids
A new electron microscopy technique could enable researchers to map out different isotopes in amino acids
Read article: Life, the universe and everything: an interview with Paul Davies
Life, the universe and everything: an interview with Paul Davies
Paul Davies talks about information theory; the messy business of life, and how it comes to be, and and the motivations behind his latest book on the subject
Read article: Multitasking in biological networks: is there a limit?
Multitasking in biological networks: is there a limit?
Physicists develop a model that describes how biological systems can accomplish several tasks simultaneously
Read article: Fluidics and acoustics combine to reveal biophysical properties of single cells
Fluidics and acoustics combine to reveal biophysical properties of single cells
A low-cost, flow-based acoustofluidic cytometer measures the biophysical properties of single cells, independent of cell size
Read article: 3D human atrial model enables study of heart function
3D human atrial model enables study of heart function
Engineered human heart tissue may provide a useful model for evaluating cardiac disease mechanisms and drug development
Read article: Poking and prodding the molecules of life
Poking and prodding the molecules of life
Single-molecule experiments are now allowing researchers to start answering critical questions about how living cells function at the fundamental physical level
Read article: Computational model sheds light on how multicellular organisms evolve
Computational model sheds light on how multicellular organisms evolve
Model reveals how weak cooperative interactions influence the evolvability of multicellular organisms
Read article: Bacteria manipulate bubbles to maximize airborne dispersal
Bacteria manipulate bubbles to maximize airborne dispersal
Biosurfactants affect how bubbles thin as they age
Read article: Quantum tech investments and visiting the Francis Crick Institute
Quantum tech investments and visiting the Francis Crick Institute
Physics World journalists discuss a series of recent editorial visits
