Gravity Research update Gravitational background noise could be much louder than expected Cosmic signal could be detected by LIGO and Virgo in 2020, say physicists Read article: Gravitational background noise could be much louder than expected
Topological matter Research update Adding a topological fold to origami metamaterials Topological mechanics could play a key role in developing "smart" materials of the future Read article: Adding a topological fold to origami metamaterials
Stars and solar physics Research update White dwarf with nearly pure oxygen atmosphere surprises astronomers Discovery sheds further light on the dying days of stars Read article: White dwarf with nearly pure oxygen atmosphere surprises astronomers
Dark matter and energy Research update Rivers of stars could point to cold dark matter in the Milky Way halo Dark matter's effect on stellar streams should be measurable, says astrophysicist Read article: Rivers of stars could point to cold dark matter in the Milky Way halo
Detectors and sensors Research update New gravimeter-on-a-chip is tiny yet extremely sensitive Device can be made for one thousandth the cost of existing technologies Read article: New gravimeter-on-a-chip is tiny yet extremely sensitive
Optical physics Research update New radio antenna avoids unwanted signals Simple, low-cost device could also be used in energy harvesting Read article: New radio antenna avoids unwanted signals
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists upend conventional wisdom of how paint dries Analysis identifies how particles separate according to size Read article: Physicists upend conventional wisdom of how paint dries
Detectors and sensors Research update Nuclear contraband could be spotted using laser pulses New technique can detect radioactive material at distances of a few hundred metres Read article: Nuclear contraband could be spotted using laser pulses
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob have their quantum fingerprints checked Files can be matched up more efficiently using quantum mechanics Read article: Alice and Bob have their quantum fingerprints checked
Diagnostic imaging Research update Medical imaging could benefit from new X-ray detector Boost in sensitivity could reduce radiation exposure during CT scans Read article: Medical imaging could benefit from new X-ray detector
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