Surfaces and interfaces Research update Ice freezes at room temperature Water acts like a glue between nanoscale surfaces Read article: Ice freezes at room temperature
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Water drops bounce into action Physicists observe unusual jets created when drops of water hit a surface Read article: Water drops bounce into action
Transport properties Research update Spray-on silicon makes its debut Scientists find way of making electronic devices using silicon from solution
Surfaces and interfaces Research update A new look for bifocals Optical scientists develop spectacles that can change focus Read article: A new look for bifocals
Soft matter and liquids Feature Does hot water freeze first? The mysterious Mpemba effect Read article: Does hot water freeze first?
Ultrafast science Research update Tiny motor turns giant rods New nanoscale motor can rotate objects 10,000 times its own size Read article: Tiny motor turns giant rods
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Fluid lenses feel the pressure Physicists develop a variable-focus lens that would be ideal for mobile-phone cameras and other devices Read article: Fluid lenses feel the pressure
Transport properties Opinion and reviews The visionary who sparkled The brilliant mind of J D Bernal Read article: The visionary who sparkled
Soft matter and liquids Research update New look for nanodetection Physicists develop technique to detect individual nano-sized particles in real time Read article: New look for nanodetection