Advanced materials Research update Topological semimetals go thermoelectric Applying an intense magnetic field to Dirac semimetals allows them to produce record amounts of thermopower Read article: Topological semimetals go thermoelectric
Planetary science Research update Dunes of frozen methane spotted on Pluto Winds transport sand-sized grains, say scientists Read article: Dunes of frozen methane spotted on Pluto
Agriculture Research update Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less? Global analysis reveals large variation in meat impact but plant-based diet still better for planet Read article: Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less?
Nanomaterials Research update Current counts for measuring air pollution Size isn’t the only challenge for counting airborne nanoparticles – converting to a well-defined unit is also crucial Read article: Current counts for measuring air pollution
Dark matter and energy Research update Charged dark matter could explain chill in early universe Tiny electric charges may have cooled primordial hydrogen Read article: Charged dark matter could explain chill in early universe
Biomedical devices Research update Shining light on mosquitoes detects Zika Near-infrared spectroscopy can detect Zika virus inside mosquitoes, cheaper and faster than before Read article: Shining light on mosquitoes detects Zika
Climate Research update Internet searches reveal heat adaptation across India Cold winters may make it harder for people to adapt to hotter summers Read article: Internet searches reveal heat adaptation across India
Diagnostic imaging Research update Novel MRI scanner fits extremity imaging like a glove An MRI device fits over a patient's hand like a glove to image moving joints Read article: Novel MRI scanner fits extremity imaging like a glove
Devices and structures Research update Bilayer electron transport material helps improve perovskite solar cells New devices boast a photovoltaic efficiency of 20.2% and an open-circuit voltage of 1.13 V Read article: Bilayer electron transport material helps improve perovskite solar cells
Biophysics Research update Physicists show how bacteria swim towards regions of higher viscosity New model suggest viscotaxis is a purely physical mechanism Read article: Physicists show how bacteria swim towards regions of higher viscosity