Imaging Research update Satellite sensor unexpectedly detects waves in upper atmosphere Observations reveal secrets of atmospheric circulation and gravitational disturbances Read article: Satellite sensor unexpectedly detects waves in upper atmosphere
Transport properties Research update Quantum fingerprint is impossible to replicate Manufacturing shortcoming is turned into a security opportunity Read article: Quantum fingerprint is impossible to replicate
Ultrafast science Research update All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure Ultrafast measurement does not require ultrahigh-vacuum conditions Read article: All-optical technique shines a light on electronic band structure
Quantum mechanics Research update Revealing the hidden connection between pi and Bohr’s hydrogen model Pre-Newtonian derivation of pi found while calculating hydrogen atom's energy levels Read article: Revealing the hidden connection between pi and Bohr’s hydrogen model
Telescopes and space missions Research update Astronomers gaze upon the oldest stars in the galaxy Ancient metal-poor stars finally spotted in galactic centre Read article: Astronomers gaze upon the oldest stars in the galaxy
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists put the arrow of time under a quantum microscope Entropy caused by quantum fluctuations measured at the molecular level Read article: Physicists put the arrow of time under a quantum microscope
Particles and interactions Research update Gran Sasso steps up the hunt for missing particles Physicists switch on XENON1T and CUORE experiments Read article: Gran Sasso steps up the hunt for missing particles
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists send X-rays around the bend Curved waveguides might improve imaging and data processing Read article: Physicists send X-rays around the bend
Nanomaterials Research update Graphene paper goes for a stroll Origami-inspired structures "self-fold" in response to heat or light Read article: Graphene paper goes for a stroll
Telescopes and space missions Research update Mysterious dust and diffuse aurorae envelop the red planet MAVEN spacecraft spots tiny particles surrounding Mars that could have an interplanetary origin Read article: Mysterious dust and diffuse aurorae envelop the red planet
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