Particles and interactions Research update Has the ‘hyperfine puzzle’ been solved? Wrong value for magnetic moment could be the cause, say physicists Read article: Has the ‘hyperfine puzzle’ been solved?
Nanomaterials Research update Holes reveal first fractional quantization Conductance measurements of holes loosely confined to one dimension reveal fractional quantization, previously only ever observed in two dimensional systems under a large magnetic field Read article: Holes reveal first fractional quantization
Polymers Research update Composite polymer electrolyte helps improve Li-ion batteries A new 3D interconnected framework consisting of ceramic nanofillers made using a nanostructured hydrogel template does not aggregate Read article: Composite polymer electrolyte helps improve Li-ion batteries
Climate Research update Population grows in US floodplains Three times more people could be at risk than previous estimates
Dark matter and energy Research update Ancient hydrogen reveals clues to dark matter’s identity Did dark matter interact in the early universe? Read article: Ancient hydrogen reveals clues to dark matter’s identity
Biomedical devices Research update Mechanical splitter divides cell-sized liposomes New technique might provide a way to mimic the growth-division cycle of cells and be important for applications in medicine Read article: Mechanical splitter divides cell-sized liposomes
Structure and properties Research update Thermal expansion of 2D materials measured at nanometre resolution Strong response to temperature change surprises researchers Read article: Thermal expansion of 2D materials measured at nanometre resolution
Ecosystems Research update Satellites reveal extent of global fishing More than half world's oceans experience industrial fishing Read article: Satellites reveal extent of global fishing
Biofabrication Research update 3D bioprinted models shed light on neurodegenerative diseases Progress in tissue engineering enables fabrication of complex structures that mimic the neurovascular unit to study its function and dysfunction Read article: 3D bioprinted models shed light on neurodegenerative diseases
Light sources Research update Lasing on the edge Topological insulator lasers achieve high efficiency and single-mode lasing at high gains Read article: Lasing on the edge
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