Mathematical physics Research update Yeast helps physicists forecast population collapse Warning signs of deadly "tipping points" seen in the lab Read article: Yeast helps physicists forecast population collapse
Nanomaterials Research update DNA tiles pave the way Fabricating shapes out of single-stranded DNA Read article: DNA tiles pave the way
Quantum mechanics Feature The quantum game of life Can our universe be modelled as a giant computer? Pablo Arrighi and Jonathan Grattage describe recent advances in the "digital physics" project Read article: The quantum game of life
Soft matter and liquids Research update Shaken staples stick together Experiment provides insight into entangled ensembles of U-shaped objects Read article: Shaken staples stick together
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Textured glass provides a clear view Etched surface is glare free and could be either self-cleaning or anti-fogging Read article: Textured glass provides a clear view
Soft matter and liquids Research update Proteins wander through whorls and vortices Self-organized system could shed light on collective behaviour Read article: Proteins wander through whorls and vortices
Nanomaterials Research update Robot jellyfish fuelled by hydrogen Swimmer has artificial muscles based on carbon nanotubes Read article: Robot jellyfish fuelled by hydrogen
Biophysics Research update Uterus contractions caused by electrical coupling Researchers explain how cells in the uterus behave in synchrony Read article: Uterus contractions caused by electrical coupling
Soft matter and liquids Research update Cell softening could promote tumour growth Simulations show how mechanical change promotes cell division Read article: Cell softening could promote tumour growth
Nuclear medicine Video New frontiers in medical physics Three new videos shine light on key topics in medical research Read article: New frontiers in medical physics
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