Read article: Nanoparticles play at being red blood cells Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles play at being red blood cells Stealth particles deliver anti-cancer drugs
Read article: ‘Plasmon ruler’ measures tiny distances in 3D Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Plasmon ruler’ measures tiny distances in 3D New device could study soft matter on the nanoscale
Read article: Magnetic fields reduce blood viscosity Soft matter and liquids Research update Magnetic fields reduce blood viscosity Researchers suggest exposure to magnetic fields could prevent heart attacks
Read article: Physicists find a new angle on blood spatter Soft matter and liquids Research update Physicists find a new angle on blood spatter New crime technique could help forensic investigations
Read article: Snake venom gets into the groove Soft matter and liquids Research update Snake venom gets into the groove Biophysicists reveal how some reptiles deliver a nasty bite
Read article: Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air Soft matter and liquids Research update Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air Physicists show how flying and swimming could be related
Read article: Translucent curtains soak up sound Soft matter and liquids Research update Translucent curtains soak up sound New lightweight material can help reduce noise pollution
Read article: Brightest bubble bursting yet Soft matter and liquids Research update Brightest bubble bursting yet Xenon bubble turns into 100 W flashbulb
Read article: Crystallography reveals secrets of nature’s antifreeze Soft matter and liquids Research update Crystallography reveals secrets of nature’s antifreeze Barbs grab hold of ice crystals
Read article: Carbon nanotubes capture cancer cells Soft matter and liquids Research update Carbon nanotubes capture cancer cells New device can also detect viruses
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories