Gravity Research update Roger Penrose asks if a cyclic cosmology is lurking in LIGO noise? Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Roger Penrose asks if a cyclic cosmology is lurking in LIGO noise?
Biomaterials Research update Smart glove translates sign language into digital text Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Smart glove translates sign language into digital text
Nanomedicine Research update DNA origami delivers shape-shifting nanomachines Molecular engineers unveil new approach for designing DNA nanomachines with sophisticated, triggerable shape-changing properties Read article: DNA origami delivers shape-shifting nanomachines
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene bubbles measure shear forces Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Graphene bubbles measure shear forces
Diagnostic imaging Research update Proton tomography offers better preparation for therapy Technique shows promise as a rival to X-ray CT Read article: Proton tomography offers better preparation for therapy
Nanomaterials Research update Formation of other-worldly ‘hot ice’ observed for first time Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Formation of other-worldly ‘hot ice’ observed for first time
Planetary science Research update Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements Are some rocky exoplanets actually made of gas? Read article: Hidden stars affect exoplanet measurements
Transport properties Research update Type-II Dirac fermions spotted in two different materials Experiments suggest the existence of a topological superconductor Read article: Type-II Dirac fermions spotted in two different materials
Biophysics Research update Why abseiling spiders don’t spin out of control Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Why abseiling spiders don’t spin out of control
Earth sciences Research update Does nickel drive Earth’s magnetic field? Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Does nickel drive Earth’s magnetic field?