Astronomy and space Research update Magnetic-fluid experiment sheds light on astrophysical accretion discs Magneto-rotational instability is spotted for the first time in the lab Read article: Magnetic-fluid experiment sheds light on astrophysical accretion discs
Soft matter and liquids Blog Athene Donald: why even great physicists like her suffer from impostor syndrome Matin Durrani reports from a conference held to mark the retirement of polymer physicist Athene Donald Read article: Athene Donald: why even great physicists like her suffer from impostor syndrome
Astronomy and space Research update Liquid-metal experiment simulates astrophysical accretion discs Analogue provides insight into how turbulence drives angular momentum transfer Read article: Liquid-metal experiment simulates astrophysical accretion discs
Soft matter and liquids Research update Topological defects in liquid crystals resemble quantum bits, say mathematicians “N-bits” could prove useful as a computing platform Read article: Topological defects in liquid crystals resemble quantum bits, say mathematicians
Soft matter and liquids Research update Hidden patterns found on the surface of water Interface between water and air appears to have common properties with ice Read article: Hidden patterns found on the surface of water
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