Read article: Ferroelectric nematic appears in a liquid crystal
Ferroelectric nematic appears in a liquid crystal
First observation of an elusive phase of matter made after a century of searching
Read article: Ferroelectric nematic appears in a liquid crystal
Read article: Thin-film solar cells make champion harvesters of ambient light
Thin-film solar cells make champion harvesters of ambient light
Cadmium telluride photovoltaics could power Internet of Things devices
Read article: Magnetic topological insulators change phase under pressure
Magnetic topological insulators change phase under pressure
Scientists develop a simple way of tuning the crystal structure and electronic properties of these layered materials
Read article: ‘Cartwheeling’ light reveals new type of polarized light-matter interaction
‘Cartwheeling’ light reveals new type of polarized light-matter interaction
Unusual properties of so-called "trochoidal" light waves could lead to new spectroscopic tools
Read article: Bending hairs and compliant microstructures make razor blades dull
Bending hairs and compliant microstructures make razor blades dull
Electron microscope study reveals how soft materials damage hardened steel
Read article: Quantum dots track two-dimensional diffusion in cells
Quantum dots track two-dimensional diffusion in cells
Experiments shed light on the processes that transport molecules around the intracellular fluid
Read article: Portable sensor detects biomagnetic signals in noisy outdoor environments
Portable sensor detects biomagnetic signals in noisy outdoor environments
A prototype portable sensor can detect tiny magnetic fields generated by the human brain and heart without the need for expensive magnetic shielding
Read article: Experiments pin down conditions that make hot water freeze before cold
Experiments pin down conditions that make hot water freeze before cold
Simplified experimental model makes it possible to engineer the Mpemba effect in a reproducible way
Read article: Solar flares are predicted by new model
Solar flares are predicted by new model
“κ-scheme” could help give early warning of destructive solar storms
Read article: Novel X-ray technology depicts real-time airflow through the lungs
Novel X-ray technology depicts real-time airflow through the lungs
World-first lung-function measurement tool offers a breath of fresh air for the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis and other respiratory diseases
