Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles sink or swim in sewage Neutron scattering could help make wastewater nanoparticle free Read article: Nanoparticles sink or swim in sewage
Soft matter and liquids Research update X-ray diffraction microscopy peers into tiny cells 'Plunge-freezing' living cells could improve 3D imaging Read article: X-ray diffraction microscopy peers into tiny cells
Soft matter and liquids Research update Why blood cells move in slippers Study might show why cells take on lopsided shape Read article: Why blood cells move in slippers
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lotus leaves shake off water Vibrations maintain water-repellency in nature Read article: Lotus leaves shake off water
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanopores sequence DNA New technique could detect markers for genetically inherited diseases Read article: Nanopores sequence DNA
Soft matter and liquids Research update Propelling bacteria ease liquid flow Synchronized swimming of bacteria reduces the viscosity of fluid
Transport properties Research update ‘Supermicroscope’ shrunk down to lab-size Laser-generated X-rays could blast away synchrotron facilities, claim researchers Read article: ‘Supermicroscope’ shrunk down to lab-size
Soft matter and liquids Research update Opposites don’t always attract Researchers explain why oppositely charged droplets can bounce off one another Read article: Opposites don’t always attract
Soft matter and liquids Research update Ultra-strong Velcro-like fastener inspired by birds Steely hook and loop fastener could hold aeroplanes together Read article: Ultra-strong Velcro-like fastener inspired by birds
Soft matter and liquids Research update Acoustic tweezers put the pinch on living cells Device is smaller and more efficient than optical tweezers Read article: Acoustic tweezers put the pinch on living cells