Surfaces and interfaces Research update Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab “High-harmonic generation” makes small lasers suitable Read article: Lensless X-ray microscope fits in the lab
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicist models Spiderman suit Web of nanotubes could capture villains
Telescopes and space missions Research update Helices swirl in space-dust simulations Plasmas put a new twist on life Read article: Helices swirl in space-dust simulations
Ultrafast science Research update Interferometry images living cells in 3D Biological samples can be seen in their native state Read article: Interferometry images living cells in 3D
Ultrafast science Research update X-ray holography breaks the femtosecond barrier New technique could allow atomic processes to be studied in real time Read article: X-ray holography breaks the femtosecond barrier
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Wrinkles winkle out film thickness Film properties measured with ease Read article: Wrinkles winkle out film thickness
Soft matter and liquids Research update Labyrinths appear in bead mixtures Fingers of air carve maze-like patterns Read article: Labyrinths appear in bead mixtures
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Artificial swimmers have no moving parts Catalysis makes tiny objects swim Read article: Artificial swimmers have no moving parts
Soft matter and liquids Research update Liquid jets bounce along Plunging oil skims the surface Read article: Liquid jets bounce along
Soft matter and liquids Research update Steel balls make a splash in sand Experiments illustrate the link between granular systems and fluids Read article: Steel balls make a splash in sand
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