Soft matter and liquids Research update New twist on Brownian motion seen for the first time Tiny particles have "hydrodynamic memory" Read article: New twist on Brownian motion seen for the first time
Structure and dynamics Research update Oxygen isotopes boost neutron scattering Technique could unravel mysteries of water and glass Read article: Oxygen isotopes boost neutron scattering
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant Defect-free coating could lead to efficient pipes in the chemical industry Read article: Slippery surface inspired by pitcher plant
Structure and dynamics Research update Ferrofluid pump has no moving parts Device could be used in everything from microfluidics to large-scale mechanical devices Read article: Ferrofluid pump has no moving parts
Low-temperature physics Interview Neutrons for the future at the Institut Laue-Langevin Andrew Harrison talks about how the Grenoble lab hopes to maintain its world-class position Read article: Neutrons for the future at the Institut Laue-Langevin
Structure and dynamics Research update ‘Tug-of-war’ prompts chemical reaction No-go reaction is driven by mechanical force Read article: ‘Tug-of-war’ prompts chemical reaction
Soft matter and liquids Research update Flowing gas helps nanobubbles stick around Tiny bubbles on wet surfaces stabilized through dynamic equilibrium Read article: Flowing gas helps nanobubbles stick around
Transport properties Research update Bacterial nanowires conduct like metals Micro-organisms could be used to make electronic devices Read article: Bacterial nanowires conduct like metals
Soft matter and liquids Research update Cloak could hide ships from flowing water Design could lead to more efficient vessels Read article: Cloak could hide ships from flowing water
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles play at being red blood cells Stealth particles deliver anti-cancer drugs Read article: Nanoparticles play at being red blood cells
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