Soft matter and liquids Research update Snake venom gets into the groove Biophysicists reveal how some reptiles deliver a nasty bite Read article: Snake venom gets into the groove
Soft matter and liquids Research update Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air Physicists show how flying and swimming could be related Read article: Fruit flies ‘swim’ through the air
Soft matter and liquids Research update Translucent curtains soak up sound New lightweight material can help reduce noise pollution Read article: Translucent curtains soak up sound
Soft matter and liquids Research update Brightest bubble bursting yet Xenon bubble turns into 100 W flashbulb Read article: Brightest bubble bursting yet
Soft matter and liquids Research update Crystallography reveals secrets of nature’s antifreeze Barbs grab hold of ice crystals Read article: Crystallography reveals secrets of nature’s antifreeze
Soft matter and liquids Research update Carbon nanotubes capture cancer cells New device can also detect viruses Read article: Carbon nanotubes capture cancer cells
Transport properties Research update Uncertainty hits SESAME project Middle East unrest puts funding in "jeopardy" Read article: Uncertainty hits SESAME project
Soft matter and liquids Research update To solidify, just add water Tiny amount of water can turn a liquid suspension into a gel Read article: To solidify, just add water
Soft matter and liquids Research update Physicists discover new quantum state of water Behaviour of liquid on the smallest scales could be vital for life Read article: Physicists discover new quantum state of water
Structure and dynamics Research update X-ray laser images single virus particles New method 'outruns' radiation damage Read article: X-ray laser images single virus particles
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