Materials Research update Giant vortex clusters appear in 2D superfluids Onsager’s theory of turbulence has been confirmed in experiments for the first time Read article: Giant vortex clusters appear in 2D superfluids
Everyday science Blog Battle of the elements: helium’s crucial role in physics To celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table, Michael Banks explains how helium leads to great discoveries and helps saves lives too Read article: Battle of the elements: helium’s crucial role in physics
Low-temperature physics Research update Self-propulsion of inverse Leidenfrost droplets explained by physicists Effect could be used to freeze and transport biological materials Read article: Self-propulsion of inverse Leidenfrost droplets explained by physicists
Low-temperature physics Research update Ultracold neutral plasma could simulate the interior of stars and planets Lasers ionize strontium gas and then cool it to 50 mK Read article: Ultracold neutral plasma could simulate the interior of stars and planets
Low-temperature physics Research update Rotons spotted in Bose–Einstein condensate Quasiparticles detected in cigar-shaped optical trap Read article: Rotons spotted in Bose–Einstein condensate
Low-temperature physics Research update Unexpected friction found in superfluid helium-3 Discovery could shed light on neutron-star glitches Read article: Unexpected friction found in superfluid helium-3
Quantum optics Research update Dynamical quantum phase transitions seen in ultracold ions and atoms Effect occurs with the passage of time Read article: Dynamical quantum phase transitions seen in ultracold ions and atoms
States of matter Video The return of supersolids Breakthrough in hunt for exotic form of matter known as supersolids Read article: The return of supersolids
Low-temperature physics Research update ‘Atomtronic’ battery made from Bose–Einstein condensate Device running on atoms, not electrons, could power atom-based circuits Read article: ‘Atomtronic’ battery made from Bose–Einstein condensate
Low-temperature physics Research update Has metallic hydrogen finally been seen? Highly reflective hydrogen observed at extremely high pressures Read article: Has metallic hydrogen finally been seen?