Structure and dynamics Research update Decaying atoms feel a tiny frictional force, say physicists Calculations show how internal transition affects motion Read article: Decaying atoms feel a tiny frictional force, say physicists
2D materials Research update 2D materials are not so two-dimensional Graphene exhibits three-dimensional superstructure on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) Read article: 2D materials are not so two-dimensional
Cryptography Research update Entanglement boosts data transmission Quantum mechanics wrings out extra capacity from optical fibres Read article: Entanglement boosts data transmission
Low-temperature physics Research update ‘Atomtronic’ battery made from Bose–Einstein condensate Device running on atoms, not electrons, could power atom-based circuits Read article: ‘Atomtronic’ battery made from Bose–Einstein condensate
Renewables Research update Water evaporation generates electrical energy Nanostructured material could drive essential equipment in warm climates Read article: Water evaporation generates electrical energy
Diagnostic imaging Research update Heat-gated transistor could boost medical imaging New device simplifies circuitry needed to sense temperature changes Read article: Heat-gated transistor could boost medical imaging
Biophysics Research update Frogs use non-Newtonian saliva to capture prey Extreme softness makes a frog's tongue a lethal weapon Read article: Frogs use non-Newtonian saliva to capture prey
Neural engineering Research update Magnetic skyrmions could help make low-energy artificial ‘brains’ Calculations suggest memory and learning could be mimicked by quasiparticles Read article: Magnetic skyrmions could help make low-energy artificial ‘brains’
Quantum mechanics Research update Analogue black hole could be made from plasma mirror Proposed experiment could test information-loss paradox Read article: Analogue black hole could be made from plasma mirror
Optical physics Research update Light recorded mimicking a sonic boom Ultrafast imaging records a photonic Mach cone Read article: Light recorded mimicking a sonic boom
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