Quantum Research update Cosmic Bell test uses light from ancient quasars Separate experiment using starlight also closes fair-sampling loophole Read article: Cosmic Bell test uses light from ancient quasars
Cosmology Research update New evidence for cyclic universe claimed by Roger Penrose and colleagues Cosmic microwave hot spots could point to black holes from before the Big Bang, but some physicists disagree Read article: New evidence for cyclic universe claimed by Roger Penrose and colleagues
Renewables Research update What’s the best way to encourage electric vehicle adoption? Exemption from rules on high-occupancy lanes appears most cost-effective Read article: What’s the best way to encourage electric vehicle adoption?
Biophysics Research update Cytoskeleton dynamics help reveal mechanisms of autism Differences found in the cytoskeleton of patients suffering from autism spectrum disorder may help explain the mechanisms involved in this condition Read article: Cytoskeleton dynamics help reveal mechanisms of autism
Nuclear physics Research update Protons go faster in neutron-rich nuclei Experiment suggests that nucleons interact on an individual basis Read article: Protons go faster in neutron-rich nuclei
Biomaterials Research update Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch New work could help solve thermal management problems in refrigeration, data storage, electronics and textiles Read article: Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch
Climate Research update Plants may absorb less carbon under climate change Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide likely to enhance limit on photosynthesis Read article: Plants may absorb less carbon under climate change
Radiotherapy Research update UV-emitting nanoparticles could enhance tumour control X-ray activated nanoparticles widen radiotherapy options to include radio-resistant hypoxic tumours Read article: UV-emitting nanoparticles could enhance tumour control
Nuclear power Research update Natural nuclear reactor could inspire better ways of storing radioactive waste Rock in ancient Oklo geological formation binds fission products Read article: Natural nuclear reactor could inspire better ways of storing radioactive waste
Advanced materials Research update Plasmonic tweezer array traps microparticles Annular aperture device could be used to make lab-on-chips for biotechnological applications Read article: Plasmonic tweezer array traps microparticles