Quantum optics Research update Single photons set for telecom wavelengths Carbon nanotubes might boost quantum technologies Read article: Single photons set for telecom wavelengths
Biophysics Research update No insects harmed with new imaging method Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: No insects harmed with new imaging method
Biophysics Research update Mushroom spores launched by ‘catapult’ Engineers mimic how mushrooms disperse spores Read article: Mushroom spores launched by ‘catapult’
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