Climate Research update Shifting flood patterns across Europe linked to climate change Floods more severe in north-west Europe while other parts of the continent are drier Read article: Shifting flood patterns across Europe linked to climate change
Superconductivity Research update Superconductivity at the boiling temperature of water is possible, say physicists Hydrogen-rich material could superconduct at 200 °C Read article: Superconductivity at the boiling temperature of water is possible, say physicists
2D materials Research update Thick mica membranes make excellent proton conductors The materials might be employed in applications such as fuel cells and other hydrogen-related technologies Read article: Thick mica membranes make excellent proton conductors
Diagnostic imaging Research update Adjustable optometer corrects chromatic aberration Retinal imaging system compensates for chromatic aberrations across different subjects and wavelengths in an individualized manner Read article: Adjustable optometer corrects chromatic aberration
Devices and structures Research update Heat engines hit microscopic limits New device could help us better understand how thermal fluctuations affect the performance of microscopic motors Read article: Heat engines hit microscopic limits
Biophysics Research update Brain waves detected in mini-brains grown from stem cells Cerebral organoids generated from induced pluripotent stem cells produce brain waves that resemble those of preterm babies Read article: Brain waves detected in mini-brains grown from stem cells
Materials Research update Heat transport theory goes universal New methodology is applicable to all solids, be they crystals, polycrystalline solids, alloys or glasses Read article: Heat transport theory goes universal
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum Darwinism spotted in diamond spins Physicists use nitrogen-vacancy centres to investigate the origin of classical reality Read article: Quantum Darwinism spotted in diamond spins
Ecosystems Research update One-tenth of western chimps live close to planned development corridors APES database reveals findings that could boost conservation in West Africa; data-sharing approach would benefit other species too Read article: One-tenth of western chimps live close to planned development corridors
Lasers Research update Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first Ultrashort laser pulses prevent damage to components Read article: Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first