Soft matter and liquids Research update Swarming fire ants show solid and liquid properties New research delves into the mechanics of aggregated fire ants Read article: Swarming fire ants show solid and liquid properties
Particles and interactions Research update Ultracold neutrons put a new spin on neutron dipole measurements Neutron charge imbalance could explain lack of antimatter Read article: Ultracold neutrons put a new spin on neutron dipole measurements
Quantum optics Research update Light-based quantum computers will come at a great cost Linear optical systems will need 100,000 times as many components as matter-based technologies Read article: Light-based quantum computers will come at a great cost
Nanomaterials Research update Shedding more light on graphene moiré plasmons New work could help in the development of advanced plasmonic circuits for novel optical and optoelectronic devices with tunable properties Read article: Shedding more light on graphene moiré plasmons
Transport properties Research update Chirality affects current flow in graphene transistors Novel findings could lead to new field of 'chiraltronics' Read article: Chirality affects current flow in graphene transistors
Ultrafast science Research update Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature Lasers could be used to measure Boltzmann's constant Read article: Spectroscopy technique offers a new way to define temperature
Quantum optics Research update Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems Hackers can create 'loopholes on demand', say physicists Read article: Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists crack mystery of the spectacular stones of the Giant’s Causeway Basalt columns are formed when cracking becomes a collective process Read article: Physicists crack mystery of the spectacular stones of the Giant’s Causeway
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA finds Pluto steeped in flowing glaciers and kilometre-high mountains Dwarf planet is colourful and rich in active geology Read article: NASA finds Pluto steeped in flowing glaciers and kilometre-high mountains
Telescopes and space missions Research update Berkeley astronomers question future of Geoffrey Marcy after harassment charge Exoplanet hunter apologizes for 'unwelcomed' behaviour with women Read article: Berkeley astronomers question future of Geoffrey Marcy after harassment charge