Philosophy, sociology and religion Opinion and reviews The physics of sport – readers’ pictures A selection of images from the Physics World photo challenge Read article: The physics of sport – readers’ pictures
Surfaces and interfaces Video Staying dry to stay alive: the ant raft and other water-repellent systems View on demand: an online lecture presented by David Hu Read article: Staying dry to stay alive: the ant raft and other water-repellent systems
Soft matter and liquids Feature Walking on water Stephen Ornes reports on how pond skaters move across water Read article: Walking on water
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets New method is inexpensive, highly sensitive and portable Read article: Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time Equation can be applied from nano to macro scales Read article: New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time
Transport properties Research update Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances Tiny filaments allow micro-organisms to flourish without oxygen Read article: Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances
Soft matter and liquids Research update Silvery fish fool predators with their skin Biological cloaking could be applied to optical devices Read article: Silvery fish fool predators with their skin
Soft matter and liquids Research update A Casimir force for life Long-range forces might allow proteins to communicate Read article: A Casimir force for life
Careers Feature Shocking hearts gently Eberhard Bodenschatz describes a less-invasive approach to heart defibrillation Read article: Shocking hearts gently
Biophysics Interview The physics of cancer Cécile Sykes talks to Physics World about the roles physics can play in cancer studies Read article: The physics of cancer
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