Biophysics Research update Molecular motors drive liquid through large channels Surprising result not expected to occur on macroscopic scales Read article: Molecular motors drive liquid through large channels
Neural engineering Research update Spin glass provides insight into brain activity Model reveals functional role of spin-glass-like states in neurological networks Read article: Spin glass provides insight into brain activity
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists learn how to put plasmons in a twist Orbital angular momentum could be used to encode information Read article: Physicists learn how to put plasmons in a twist
Polymers Research update Block copolymers form moiré superstructures Self-assembly technique could lead to better optoelectronic devices Read article: Block copolymers form moiré superstructures
Detectors and sensors Research update Flexible touch sensor is not fooled by stretching New device could be used to make robotic skin Read article: Flexible touch sensor is not fooled by stretching
Dark matter and energy Research update Early galaxies shunned dark matter Study of galactic rotation 10 billion years ago suggests visible matter dominated Read article: Early galaxies shunned dark matter
Renewables Research update Space-race technology revived to generate greener energy Thermionic convertor overcomes efficiency pitfalls Read article: Space-race technology revived to generate greener energy
Optical physics Research update Eco-friendly ultraviolet LEDs could zap disease Efficient devices could replace mercury lamps Read article: Eco-friendly ultraviolet LEDs could zap disease
Ultracold matter Research update ‘Time crystals’ built in the lab Systems break discrete time symmetry Read article: ‘Time crystals’ built in the lab
Ultracold matter Research update NASA to launch Cold Atom Lab in space Mission aims to extend the life of Bose–Einstein condensates Read article: NASA to launch Cold Atom Lab in space