Unusual solidification effect defies conventional metallurgy and could make it possible to nanoengineer structures on the surface of metals
Read article: ‘Zebra stripe’ patterns form on solidifying metal alloys
An algorithm that reconstructs high-resolution ultrasound bone images has potential for detecting early signs of osteoporosis
Read article: Ultrasonic CT delivers detailed images of bone microstructure
New method makes it possible to separate nanodiamonds that have nitrogen-vacancy centres from those that do not
Read article: Optical technique sorts nanoparticles by their quantum properties
Technique gets around timing jitter of X-ray free electron lasers
Read article: Attosecond streaking clocks the ultrafast emission of Auger electrons
High-speed synchrotron X-ray images reveal details of insects’ jumping ability
Read article: Spring and latch mechanism flings click beetles into the air
Compact optical assembly brings portable, cold-atom-based quantum devices a step closer
Read article: Streamlined optics pave the way for miniature atom traps
Latest development in quantitative phase imaging allows an even closer look inside living cells
Read article: Improved microscopy technique sees living cells with seven times more sensitivity
New device could improve heat-based therapies for cancer
Read article: Nanodiamonds measure thermal conductivity in living cells
New technique could ensure safety and freshness of food
Read article: Quantum dots light up when fish have spoiled
Singular points known as topological defects help bacterial colonies build multilayered structures
Read article: Learning physics from migrating bacteria
