Soft matter and liquids Research update Acoustic metamaterial can be reconfigured in a jiffy Breakthrough could lead to ultrasonic superlenses Read article: Acoustic metamaterial can be reconfigured in a jiffy
Soft matter and liquids Research update Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength Nanoscale study of sturdy shells could lead to better body armour Read article: Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New material offers angular control over light Filter could be used in cameras and thermal solar systems Read article: New material offers angular control over light
Optical physics Research update Seismic cloak could minimize earthquake damage Transformation seismology tested in France Read article: Seismic cloak could minimize earthquake damage
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants Nanotube-augmented plants are a "nanobionic" first Read article: Nanoparticles boost solar-energy capture by plants
Ultrafast science Research update Optical tweezers grab nanometre-sized objects Near-field light could manipulate viruses and proteins Read article: Optical tweezers grab nanometre-sized objects
Transport properties Research update Harvesting the Earth’s infrared energy Could we use thermal radiation emitted by the ground beneath us as a source of renewable power? Read article: Harvesting the Earth’s infrared energy
Optical physics Research update Disorder sharpens optical-fibre images Anderson localization keeps light on track Read article: Disorder sharpens optical-fibre images
Quantum optics Research update Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light Device could help build a "quantum internet" Read article: Tiny membrane converts radio waves to light
Ultrafast science Research update Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging New technique uses discarded X-rays to unmask materials Read article: Dark field illuminates X-ray imaging