Soft matter and liquids Research update New twist on Brownian motion seen for the first time Tiny particles have "hydrodynamic memory" Read article: New twist on Brownian motion seen for the first time
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant Defect-free coating could lead to efficient pipes in the chemical industry Read article: Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant
Biophysics Research update Physicists in tune with neurons Model shows how different sounds affect neural activity Read article: Physicists in tune with neurons
Philosophy, sociology and religion Feature Licence to stun David Wilkinson describes how physicists helped test the safety and effectiveness of less-lethal weapons Read article: Licence to stun
Transport properties Research update Bacterial nanowires conduct like metals Micro-organisms could be used to make electronic devices Read article: Bacterial nanowires conduct like metals
Biophysics Feature Coming soon to a field near you Richard Taylor investigates the biophysics and mathematics of crop-circle art Read article: Coming soon to a field near you
Optical physics Research update Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight Conventional view of eyesight challenged by experimental work Read article: Electrical processes provide the initial spark for eyesight
Lasers Research update Physicists create a living laser Device based on live biological material is a first Read article: Physicists create a living laser
Soft matter and liquids Research update Magnetic fields reduce blood viscosity Researchers suggest exposure to magnetic fields could prevent heart attacks Read article: Magnetic fields reduce blood viscosity
Ultrafast science Research update Cool microscope feels the heat Scanning probe uses ultracold gas atoms to image surfaces Read article: Cool microscope feels the heat