Biophysics Research update Learning physics from migrating bacteria Singular points known as topological defects help bacterial colonies build multilayered structures Read article: Learning physics from migrating bacteria
Optical components Research update Hollow-core fibre boosts optical gyroscope performance New device could make its way into next-generation guidance and civil navigation systems Read article: Hollow-core fibre boosts optical gyroscope performance
Particle and nuclear Research update Alpha clusters found on neutron-rich surfaces of nuclei Discovery could boost our understanding of neutron stars Read article: Alpha clusters found on neutron-rich surfaces of nuclei
Stars and solar physics Research update Sextuply-eclipsing star system is ‘like striking gold’ for star-formation models Rare group of six gravitationally bound stars found in data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite Read article: Sextuply-eclipsing star system is ‘like striking gold’ for star-formation models
Diagnostic imaging Research update Singing plays a key role in thyroid cancer test Measuring tissue stiffness while the subject sings could help detect cancerous nodules in the thyroid Read article: Singing plays a key role in thyroid cancer test
Diagnostic imaging Research update Radiology training course improves global access to medical imaging New educational course promises to improve access to medical imaging services to patients across the globe Read article: Radiology training course improves global access to medical imaging
Quantum optics Research update Quantum connection is made by flying drones Entangled photons distributed over 1 km using two remote control aircraft Read article: Quantum connection is made by flying drones
Light sources Research update Stacked molecules create efficient and stable pure-blue OLEDs Researchers in Japan have developed pure-blue organic light-emitting diodes with high efficiency and long lifetimes Read article: Stacked molecules create efficient and stable pure-blue OLEDs
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny particles produce huge photon avalanches Highly nonlinear process observed in lanthanide nanocrystals could lead to advanced imaging, sensing and light detection applications Read article: Tiny particles produce huge photon avalanches
Dark matter and energy Research update Cosmic-ray detector might have spotted nuggets of dark matter Anomalous signals associated with thunderstorms could be a sign of axion quark nuggets Read article: Cosmic-ray detector might have spotted nuggets of dark matter