Read article: Rooted in physics
A plant's roots might be hidden from our view but they're vital to its survival. Jess Wade describes how physicists are developing techniques to study how roots respond to electric fields
Read article: In pursuit of the purest quartz
From a PhD in semiconductor physics to head of Quartz Products at Airbus Defence and Space, Richard Syme looks back at a long and enjoyable career
Read article: Top tips from tree tops
Stephen Ornes explains how transpiration in trees could lead to new ways to cool hypersonic craft
Read article: Nanoparticles on the move for medicine
How to make nanoparticles that can "swim" through the body
Read article: Is photosynthesis quantum-ish?
Philip Ball attempts to untangle the research behind quantum photosynthesis, to suss out if quantum effects are at play, or if it's classical after all
Read article: A flower’s nano-powers
Tobias Wenzel and Silvia Vignolini reveal an ingenious strategy flowers use to become coloured and attract pollinators
Read article: A smart approach to smart packaging
Flexible, low-cost integrated circuits could transform the market for "Internet of things" devices and packaging on consumer goods
Read article: Rocket for rocketeers
What does it take to grow plants in space? Jon Cartwright gets his green fingers out
Read article: Getting to business with coatings
nanotechweb.org looks into the range of coating technologies hitting the market and the issues affecting businesses large and small
Read article: A sticky wonderland
Alaina G Levine visits adhesive-giant 3M Company’s innovation centre to find out about the physics involved
