Ultracold matter Research update Light could trap and release bacteria Optofluidic simulations may lead to new sensors Read article: Light could trap and release bacteria
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Casimir effect goes classical Physicists directly measure the “critical Casimir effect” Read article: Casimir effect goes classical
Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Colour’ X-ray images reveal more Prototype scanner could identify tissue types
Soft matter and liquids Research update Cosmic strings in a test tube? Ultracold helium could be an “analogue” of the early universe Read article: Cosmic strings in a test tube?
Transport properties Opinion and reviews Blog life: The Quantum Pontiff David Bacon reveals how quantum computing adds up Read article: Blog life: The Quantum Pontiff
Transport properties Research update Conduction seen in DNA backbone Breakthrough could lead to DNA electronics
Stars and solar physics Feature In praise of Lord Kelvin David Saxon celebrates the great Victorian physicist Read article: In praise of Lord Kelvin
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Compact synchrotron is unveiled Plasma wakefield accelerator is for the lab Read article: Compact synchrotron is unveiled
Ultrafast science Research update Noise might cause huge ocean waves Similar big waves seen in noisy optical system Read article: Noise might cause huge ocean waves