Structure and dynamics Research update Crystal-handedness revealed by twisted electron beams New electron-microscopy technique could measure chirality of single molecules Read article: Crystal-handedness revealed by twisted electron beams
Acoustics Research update Dousing flames with low-frequency sound waves Prototype device puts out fires without using water or chemicals Read article: Dousing flames with low-frequency sound waves
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Graphene sandwich squares away ice New research reveals a previously unknown phase of ice Read article: Graphene sandwich squares away ice
Quantum optics Research update Entangled photons cast a new light on cause and effect Correlation can imply causation in the quantum world, say physicists Read article: Entangled photons cast a new light on cause and effect
Ultrafast science Research update ‘Twisted light’ gives quantum cryptography a boost Technique could make cryptographic systems more resilient to eavesdroppers Read article: ‘Twisted light’ gives quantum cryptography a boost
Transport properties Research update Acoustic topological insulator could hide submarines Hearing aids could benefit from lattices of rotating cylinders Read article: Acoustic topological insulator could hide submarines
Quantum optics Research update How to entangle nearly 3000 atoms using a single photon Record-breaking result could lead to better atomic clocks Read article: How to entangle nearly 3000 atoms using a single photon
Telescopes and space missions Research update Have alien civilizations built cosmic accelerators from black holes? Search for extraterrestrial intelligence should seek high-energy neutrinos, says physicist Read article: Have alien civilizations built cosmic accelerators from black holes?
Transport properties Research update Diamond bull’s-eye collects polarized photons at a rapid rate Circular grating could give quantum technologies a boost Read article: Diamond bull’s-eye collects polarized photons at a rapid rate
Telescopes and space missions Research update Evidence for recent star formation seen at Milky Way’s centre Region near our galaxy's supermassive black hole was thought to be too hostile for stars to form Read article: Evidence for recent star formation seen at Milky Way’s centre