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
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Tiny organisms move microstructures Bacteria act as "beasts of burden" Read article: Tiny organisms move microstructures
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Scuffed spheres rise to the top Friction can reverse the reverse-Brazil-nut effect Read article: Scuffed spheres rise to the top
Soft matter and liquids Research update Icy stars reveal the secret of their patterns Physicists venture onto thin ice Read article: Icy stars reveal the secret of their patterns