2D materials Research update Single atoms swim inside a graphene sandwich New double graphene liquid cell makes it possible to perform atomic-resolution imaging in liquids, unlike existing approaches Read article: Single atoms swim inside a graphene sandwich
Ultracold matter Research update Twisted light could create solitons in Bose–Einstein condensates Dipole interaction sculpts exotic state of matter Read article: Twisted light could create solitons in Bose–Einstein condensates
Superconductivity Research update Unconventional superconductor is even odder than expected New work on a rare odd-parity superconductor advances our understanding of the mechanisms by which superconductivity evolves Read article: Unconventional superconductor is even odder than expected
Optical physics Research update Anti-laser enables near-perfect light absorption Researchers create a light trap in which a beam of light prevents itself from escaping Read article: Anti-laser enables near-perfect light absorption
2D materials Research update Squid teeth inspire stretchable 2D layered material New structures could be used to make tough, flexible electronics and to sequester carbon Read article: Squid teeth inspire stretchable 2D layered material
Astronomy and space Research update Liquid-metal experiment simulates astrophysical accretion discs Analogue provides insight into how turbulence drives angular momentum transfer Read article: Liquid-metal experiment simulates astrophysical accretion discs
Radiotherapy Research update Decision-making tool helps replan radiotherapy after a cyber attack A dose compensation decision tool creates revised radiotherapy plans following unscheduled treatment interruptions Read article: Decision-making tool helps replan radiotherapy after a cyber attack
Superconductivity Research update Reducing agent controls doping in cuprate superconductor Calcium hydride can transform hole-doped Bi2212 into an electron-doped material, opening a new route for studies of high-temperature superconductivity Read article: Reducing agent controls doping in cuprate superconductor
Optical physics Research update Anti-reflection coating allows perfect light transmission New technique completely eliminates wave reflections and could improve wireless reception as well as biomedical imaging techniques Read article: Anti-reflection coating allows perfect light transmission
Soft matter and liquids Research update Topological defects in liquid crystals resemble quantum bits, say mathematicians “N-bits” could prove useful as a computing platform Read article: Topological defects in liquid crystals resemble quantum bits, say mathematicians