Structure and dynamics Research update Neural networks provide deep insights into the mysteries of water Simulations reveal the importance of van der Waals interactions Read article: Neural networks provide deep insights into the mysteries of water
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists discover new state of the water molecule Hydrogen atoms smear out into rings when water is confined in tiny channels Read article: Physicists discover new state of the water molecule
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists upend conventional wisdom of how paint dries Analysis identifies how particles separate according to size Read article: Physicists upend conventional wisdom of how paint dries
Soft matter and liquids Research update Physics of brain folding recreated in the lab Study verifies mechanical explanation for how the human brain folds Read article: Physics of brain folding recreated in the lab
Telescopes and space missions Research update Our favourite pictures of 2015 From bursting balloons and fossils under a laser to visions of Pluto and gravitationally lensed supernovae Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2015
Soft matter and liquids Research update Algae ‘breaststroke’ is synchronized from within Internal fibres co-ordinate flagella, not fluid forces, say biophysicists Read article: Algae ‘breaststroke’ is synchronized from within
Surfaces and interfaces Feature Six secrets of champagne Gérard Liger-Belair reveals the hidden science of the world’s top sparkling wine Read article: Six secrets of champagne
Soft matter and liquids Blog Dipping into the physics of a chocolate fountain Interesting fluid dynamics at play, not to mention the marshmallows...
Soft matter and liquids Research update How to make better dental fillings last longer Neutrons and terahertz radiation used to track ions as dental cement hardens Read article: How to make better dental fillings last longer
Transport properties Research update Cyborg roses become transistors and logic gates Conductive polymer turns living plants into electronic devices Read article: Cyborg roses become transistors and logic gates