Ultracold matter Research update Frequency comb traps and cools atoms New technique could work on hard-to-cool atoms like oxygen and hydrogen, say physicists Read article: Frequency comb traps and cools atoms
Structure and dynamics Research update Ultrasound creates 2D arrays of droplets Technique could be used to simulate interactions between living cells Read article: Ultrasound creates 2D arrays of droplets
Microscopy Research update ‘Radical’ new microscope lens combines high resolution with large field of view Optical system can study sub-cellular processes in large biological specimens Read article: ‘Radical’ new microscope lens combines high resolution with large field of view
Dark matter and energy Research update Correlation between galaxy rotation and visible matter puzzles astronomers New study strengthens the case for modified Newtonian dynamics Read article: Correlation between galaxy rotation and visible matter puzzles astronomers
Ethics Research update Gender bias found in recommendation letters Male and female researchers write stronger recommendation letters for men, study reveals Read article: Gender bias found in recommendation letters
Quantum sensors Research update Quantum sensor targets gravity and magnetism New device could be a boon for mineral prospecting Read article: Quantum sensor targets gravity and magnetism
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Negative refraction of electrons spotted in graphene Sought-after effect could be used to create low-power electronic devices Read article: Negative refraction of electrons spotted in graphene
Telescopes and space missions Research update Rosetta mission ends with comet crash Spacecraft takes final measurements and readings before planned crash ends 12-year mission Read article: Rosetta mission ends with comet crash
Biophysics Research update Simulating inner strain that causes brains to bulge Researchers use models of soft solids to assess damage caused by craniectomies Read article: Simulating inner strain that causes brains to bulge
Detectors and sensors Research update Diamond magnetometer could help shrink computer hard drives Sensor can characterize broadband magnetic fields Read article: Diamond magnetometer could help shrink computer hard drives