Planetary science Research update Neptune’s unexpected bright storm Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Neptune’s unexpected bright storm
Particles and interactions Research update New look for long-neglected accelerator Souped-up FFAG could rival synchrotrons Read article: New look for long-neglected accelerator
Particles and interactions Research update Quark–gluon plasmas rotate at record speed Spin-polarized Λ hyperons could shed light on the early universe Read article: Quark–gluon plasmas rotate at record speed
Planetary science Research update Hubble detects hot exoplanet’s stratosphere Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Hubble detects hot exoplanet’s stratosphere
Biomaterials Research update Protein-capturing nanoparticles boost immune response to cancer Coupled with radiotherapy, the new approach helps fight secondary tumours outside of the irradiated area Read article: Protein-capturing nanoparticles boost immune response to cancer
Medical physics Research update 3D-printed blood vessels reproduce patient clots 3D-printed blood vessels reproduce patient clots. Blood clots in an artery – otherwise referred to as an arterial thrombosis – are potentially fatal, and are a major risk factor leading to strokes... Read article: 3D-printed blood vessels reproduce patient clots
Magnetism and spin Research update Nanoscale imaging looks deep into magnetic materials New technique bags Bloch points Read article: Nanoscale imaging looks deep into magnetic materials
Microscopy Research update New nanostructured device boosts infrared spectroscopy Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: New nanostructured device boosts infrared spectroscopy
Constants and units Research update Antimatter hyperfine splitting is measured at CERN Antihydrogen has the same spectrum as hydrogen Read article: Antimatter hyperfine splitting is measured at CERN
Gravity Research update VIRGO joins gravitational-wave hunt Detector could help locate sources of gravitational waves Read article: VIRGO joins gravitational-wave hunt