Biomedical devices Research update Organic semiconductor could reverse degenerative blindness Device inspired by polymer solar cell restores vision in rats Read article: Organic semiconductor could reverse degenerative blindness
Structure and dynamics Research update Meet the ‘angulon’, a new quasiparticle found in superfluid helium Rotating molecule plus surrounding disturbance is particle-like Read article: Meet the ‘angulon’, a new quasiparticle found in superfluid helium
Optical physics Research update Complex ultrasound signals created by light Technique could be used to manipulate biological cells Read article: Complex ultrasound signals created by light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Insects inspire water-repellent material Superhydrophobicity has been achieved by mimicking cicada wings Read article: Insects inspire water-repellent material
Stars and solar physics Research update Supernova 1987A enters a new phase Stellar explosion fascinates astronomers 30 years on Read article: Supernova 1987A enters a new phase
Climate Research update Climate-friendly aircraft routing could cut environmental damage Study highlights effects not related to carbon-dioxide emission Read article: Climate-friendly aircraft routing could cut environmental damage
Semiconductors and electronics Research update New graphene-like material could have a band gap Mixture of carbon, boron and nitrogen could find use in electronics Read article: New graphene-like material could have a band gap
Microscopy Research update Nanoparticles give super-resolution microscopy a boost Amplified stimulated emission allows low-illumination applications Read article: Nanoparticles give super-resolution microscopy a boost
Renewables Research update Nuclear energy may come from the sea Uranium extracted from the sea could provide centuries of power Read article: Nuclear energy may come from the sea
Planetary science Research update Seven Earth-like exoplanets orbit nearby star Conditions for life could exist on at least three of the rocky worlds Read article: Seven Earth-like exoplanets orbit nearby star
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