Soft matter and liquids Research update Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs New non-invasive technique could help monitor cystic-fibrosis treatments Read article: Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs
Soft matter and liquids Research update Fractal-like honeycombs take the strain Strong yet lightweight structures inspired by nature Read article: Fractal-like honeycombs take the strain
Soft matter and liquids News Works starts on new European neutron source Spallation facility in Sweden should be up and running in 2023 Read article: Works starts on new European neutron source
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shape-shifting vesicles mimic living cells Taking a bottom-up approach to recreating biological complexity Read article: Shape-shifting vesicles mimic living cells
Careers Feature Physics on babies’ bottoms Mattias Schmidt talks about his work as a physicist at Procter & Gamble Read article: Physics on babies’ bottoms
Transport properties Opinion and reviews Electricity, eels and evolution The role of electric eels and other electrogenic animals in guiding early studies of electricity is revealed in this fascinating book, reviewed by Brian Rasnow Read article: Electricity, eels and evolution
Soft matter and liquids Research update New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction Technique could give doctors a “feel” for internal organs Read article: New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface Film could be used as coating on any substrate Read article: Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Static electricity helps geckos get a grip Contact electrification was wrongly ignored for decades, say researchers Read article: Static electricity helps geckos get a grip
Soft matter and liquids Research update Relaxation and repulsion helps viruses pack DNA Research could have biomedical applications Read article: Relaxation and repulsion helps viruses pack DNA