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
Particles and interactions Research update CERN fails to confirm Fermilab tetraquark discovery X(5568) does not appear in proton–proton collisions at LHCb Read article: CERN fails to confirm Fermilab tetraquark discovery
Advanced materials Research update Origami-inspired metamaterial changes shape and stiffness on command Structure could have a range of applications, from architecture to medicine Read article: Origami-inspired metamaterial changes shape and stiffness on command
Stars and solar physics Research update Rare-isotope decay links tiny grains to stellar explosions Discovery helps to explain how elements are made in novae Read article: Rare-isotope decay links tiny grains to stellar explosions