Nanomaterials Research update Graphene nanoribbons mend from the brink Calculations of carbon fragment fusion highlight the role of edges in making and mending defects Read article: Graphene nanoribbons mend from the brink
Devices and structures Research update Photonic cellulose goes iridescent Sub-micron architectures in a cellulose derivative produce bright, structural colours Read article: Photonic cellulose goes iridescent
Cryosphere Research update Arctic melt pond distribution predicted by new computer model Simple scheme works on length scales of metres to thousands of kilometres Read article: Arctic melt pond distribution predicted by new computer model
Neural engineering Research update Nanoparticles and ultrasound stimulate neural networks Piezoelectric nanoparticles and pulsed ultrasound enable minimally invasive stimulation of selective neural networks Read article: Nanoparticles and ultrasound stimulate neural networks
Agriculture Research update Feeding the world: is fish better than chicken? Protein and calorie retention provide more detailed picture of food production efficiency Read article: Feeding the world: is fish better than chicken?
Superconductivity Research update Superconductivity spotted in a quasicrystal Discovery could point towards fractal superconductivity Read article: Superconductivity spotted in a quasicrystal
Materials for energy Research update Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries stretch, bend, and weave like yarn Researchers report high-capacity, washable, rechargeable Zn-ion batteries with a "yarn" form factor for flexible wearable power storage Read article: Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries stretch, bend, and weave like yarn
Nanomaterials Research update Colour-changing hydrogels make heart-on-a-chip Chameleons are researchers’ new best friend Read article: Colour-changing hydrogels make heart-on-a-chip
Climate Research update Statistics sharpen our satellite view of forest biomass Human activities control carbon removal in most years for test case Read article: Statistics sharpen our satellite view of forest biomass
Advanced materials Research update Octopus skin inspires new infrared reflector Shifting microstructures allow device to adapt properties as temperature changes Read article: Octopus skin inspires new infrared reflector