A book that applies physics and biology to the conundrum of human consciousness edges out other contenders in a strong field
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Martin Fischer shows the benefits for the art world of the laser-based technique of pump–probe microscopy
Read article: Shedding new light on old art
Nanofabrication method is environmentally friendly
Read article: Viruses breathe new life into batteries
New approach combines fluid and granular physics
Read article: Model explains why liquid suspensions suddenly turn solid
Results could help improve drug-delivery methods
Read article: Brownian boomerangs head in the right direction
Novel biosensor can measure weak magnetic fields
Read article: Detecting blood-iron levels with tiny diamonds
Graphene could be used as a selective filter to remove impurities from water
Read article: Graphene’s potential to provide drinking water
Original theory is shipshape after all
Subtle effect speeds up liquid-crystal switching by a factor of a million
Read article: LCDs enter the fast lane
Alga exoskeleton used as a diffraction grating
Read article: Diatoms bring the quantum effect to life
