Soft matter and liquids Research update ‘Flat-pack pasta’ morphs into 3D shapes when cooked Tiny grooves cause flat pasta to curl up into tubes and spirals Read article: ‘Flat-pack pasta’ morphs into 3D shapes when cooked
Everyday science Blog Beware of disease-carrying aerosols in toilets, ‘technology-packed tank top’ launched into space Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Beware of disease-carrying aerosols in toilets, ‘technology-packed tank top’ launched into space
Environment and energy Research update Real-world tests of hybrid cars show higher-than-expected emissions Failure to charge vehicles frequently enough blamed for excess Read article: Real-world tests of hybrid cars show higher-than-expected emissions
Everyday science Blog Laser paints a mini masterpiece, counting bubbles in a glass of beer, Jane Austen written in oligomers Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Laser paints a mini masterpiece, counting bubbles in a glass of beer, Jane Austen written in oligomers
Nanomaterials Research update Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles New material could be used in reusable face masks to help fight COVID-19 Read article: Copper nanowire foams filter tiny airborne particles
Everyday science Blog Whitest paint ever could keep your house cool, space fridge could store better food for astronauts Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Whitest paint ever could keep your house cool, space fridge could store better food for astronauts
Everyday science Blog Sweet taste of heavy water, raindrops falling on other planets Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Sweet taste of heavy water, raindrops falling on other planets
Biophysics and bioengineering Podcasts Graphene gives neural interfaces a boost, the amazing physics of hearing and vision This podcast features a neuromedicine specialist and the author of a book on the physics of sight and sound Read article: Graphene gives neural interfaces a boost, the amazing physics of hearing and vision
Everyday science Blog Space wine, ESA astronaut call, April Fool’s round-up Excerpts from the Red Folder Read article: Space wine, ESA astronaut call, April Fool’s round-up
Everyday science Blog Measuring methane from cows: the April 2021 issue of Physics World is now out How infrared spectrometers and frequency combs are measuring methane emissions from cattle, plus super-efficient solar cells and a century of nuclear isomers Read article: Measuring methane from cows: the April 2021 issue of Physics World is now out