Instrumentation and measurement Research update ‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging Transmission electron microscopy probes solid–liquid interfaces Read article: ‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging
Atmosphere Research update Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers Studying how pollen is dispersed from trees when the wind blows could help urban planners mitigate future exposure to airborne pollen grains Read article: Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers
Superconductivity Research update Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved Antiferromagnetism is caused by excess iron Read article: Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved
Cosmology Research update Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension Two new ways to measure the Hubble constant Read article: Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension
Quantum Research update Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller Portable device could find applications in quantum computing and optical clocks Read article: Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller
Planetary science Research update Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars New analyses of the Jezero impact crater reveal signs of flowing water Read article: Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars
Magnetism and spin Research update Miniature magnets break field strength record New coiled device could rival expensive magnet facilities, say scientists Read article: Miniature magnets break field strength record
Devices and structures Research update Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water Microrobots harness fluidic torque to move millimetre-sized objects without physical contact Read article: Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water
Climate Research update Where do thunderstorms form? Soil moisture and wind patterns are important, reveals new study Read article: Where do thunderstorms form?
Condensed matter Research update Magnetic friction defies centuries-old law Sensing and programmable metamaterials could benefit from discovery Read article: Magnetic friction defies centuries-old law