Soft matter and liquids Research update Tiny rods steer themselves Non-biological chemotaxis is a first Read article: Tiny rods steer themselves
Soft matter and liquids Feature The industry of life Molecular machines and the new thermodynamics Read article: The industry of life
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicist models Spiderman suit Web of nanotubes could capture villains
Telescopes and space missions Research update Helices swirl in space-dust simulations Plasmas put a new twist on life Read article: Helices swirl in space-dust simulations
Biophysics Research update Microscope unravels the intricacies of protein folding New technique could help battle fatal diseases
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot Inhaled drugs could be delivered more efficiently Read article: Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructures help mosquitoes walk on water Ribs and ridges make mosquito legs water repellent Read article: Nanostructures help mosquitoes walk on water
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tiny organisms move microstructures Bacteria act as "beasts of burden" Read article: Tiny organisms move microstructures
Magnetism and spin Research update Wireless power a reality US team power a 60-W bulb using a remote electricity source Read article: Wireless power a reality
Ultrafast science Research update European X-ray laser gets the go ahead Funding in place for construction to start early next year Read article: European X-ray laser gets the go ahead