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
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