Soft matter and liquids Research update Oscillating temperature gradient boosts heat flow in fluids Discovery could improve climate models Read article: Oscillating temperature gradient boosts heat flow in fluids
Polymers Research update Incredible ionogel is ultra-tough and super-stretchy Material is made using a unique one-step technique Read article: Incredible ionogel is ultra-tough and super-stretchy
Nanomaterials Research update Salad-dressing inspired droplets could improve printed electronics Wrapping droplets in graphene mitigates the coffee-ring effect Read article: Salad-dressing inspired droplets could improve printed electronics
Chemical processes Research update Experimental evidence found for long-distance intermolecular forces Forces between cellular proteins are mediated by electrodynamic interactions Read article: Experimental evidence found for long-distance intermolecular forces
Soft matter and liquids Research update Liquid metal experiment sheds light on solar corona conundrum Why is the Sun’s outer atmosphere so much hotter than its surface? Read article: Liquid metal experiment sheds light on solar corona conundrum
Soft matter and liquids Research update Airborne viruses could be protected by phase transitions in droplets and aerosols Semisolid phase could explain why COVID-19 spreads in very low humidity Read article: Airborne viruses could be protected by phase transitions in droplets and aerosols
Soft matter and liquids Research update Droplets bounce off each other in new triple Leidenfrost effect Differing boiling points stop water and ethanol from coalescing Read article: Droplets bounce off each other in new triple Leidenfrost effect
Biophysics Research update Brain tumours spread by exploiting fundamental physics Elastic cells favour malignant tumour growth Read article: Brain tumours spread by exploiting fundamental physics
Soft matter and liquids Research update Electric fields cause square droplets and liquid lattices to appear in oil mixtures Effect could mimic swimming microbes Read article: Electric fields cause square droplets and liquid lattices to appear in oil mixtures
Soft matter and liquids Research update Boiling droplets propel themselves across oily films New variation on the Leidenfrost effect is discovered Read article: Boiling droplets propel themselves across oily films