Nanomaterials Research update Simple heating process generates metallic nanowires Heat-induced semiconducting-to-metallic transition could help towards tunable devices Read article: Simple heating process generates metallic nanowires
Magnetism and spin Research update Optical centrifuge magnetizes molecular gas Technique could produce large numbers of spin-polarized electrons Read article: Optical centrifuge magnetizes molecular gas
Optical physics Research update ‘Molecules’ of light wiggle and jiggle Soliton pairs vibrate like two bonded atoms Read article: ‘Molecules’ of light wiggle and jiggle
Quantum mechanics Research update Entanglement distributed over 1200 km by quantum satellite Orbiting photon source shatters distance record Read article: Entanglement distributed over 1200 km by quantum satellite
Telescopes and space missions Research update China launches X-ray telescope Black holes and neutron stars will be studied by the new instrument Read article: China launches X-ray telescope
Polymers Research update Octopus-inspired adhesive could heal wounds Tiny suction cups could also improve semiconductor manufacturing Read article: Octopus-inspired adhesive could heal wounds
Soft matter and liquids Research update Rotational superradiance spotted as water swirls down a drain "Bathtub-wave" experiment could shed light on black-hole physics Read article: Rotational superradiance spotted as water swirls down a drain
Transport properties Research update Superfluid polaritons seen at room temperature Quasiparticles could be put to work in optical circuits Read article: Superfluid polaritons seen at room temperature
Telescopes and space missions Research update A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars Scientists develop a device to sweep away Martian dust Read article: A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars
Soft matter and liquids Research update Is turbulent flow universal after all? Logarithmic relation holds true for different channel types Read article: Is turbulent flow universal after all?