Ultracold matter Research update New optical device absorbs just one photon Rydberg-atom based system could be used in quantum computers Read article: New optical device absorbs just one photon
Nuclear physics Research update Do solar neutrinos affect nuclear decay on Earth? Rotation of Sun's radiative zone correlates to beta-decay rate, say physicists Read article: Do solar neutrinos affect nuclear decay on Earth?
Ultracold matter Research update Gravity measured using a Bose–Einstein condensate on a chip New high-precision gravimeter could be deployed in a backpack Read article: Gravity measured using a Bose–Einstein condensate on a chip
Publishing Research update Do physicists avoid reading papers with lots of equations? Citations drop as mathematical content rises, says controversial study Read article: Do physicists avoid reading papers with lots of equations?
Ethics Research update Texas gravitational-wave research centre returns misused funds Money paid for teaching rather than research Read article: Texas gravitational-wave research centre returns misused funds
Composites Research update New aeroplane wing changes shape to boost performance Morphing design could improve manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency Read article: New aeroplane wing changes shape to boost performance
Optical physics Research update Gold nanospheres confine light to smallest volume ever "World's smallest magnifying glass" uses surface plasmons Read article: Gold nanospheres confine light to smallest volume ever
Soft matter and liquids Research update Schistosomiasis parasite moves using an unusual swimming stoke New understanding of how larvae reach human hosts could help prevent disease Read article: Schistosomiasis parasite moves using an unusual swimming stoke
Mathematical physics Research update Loops of ribbon inspire physicists Research could boost our understanding of proteins and plants Read article: Loops of ribbon inspire physicists
Magnetism and spin Research update Spiralling spin liquid revealed by neutron scattering Long-awaited result could boost magnetic data storage Read article: Spiralling spin liquid revealed by neutron scattering