Transport properties Research update Thin semiconductors go through the Mott transition Research could help build photonic devices from novel 2D transition metals Read article: Thin semiconductors go through the Mott transition
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Kirigami patterns make composite materials more stretchy, while staying strong Method could be used to make flexible electronics and optoelectronic devices Read article: Kirigami patterns make composite materials more stretchy, while staying strong
Structure and dynamics Research update Does time dilation destroy quantum superposition? Interplay between gravity and quantum mechanics should be observable on Earth Read article: Does time dilation destroy quantum superposition?
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Graphene light bulb shines bright Devices could be used to make transparent, flexible displays of the future Read article: Graphene light bulb shines bright
Telescopes and space missions Research update Getting the best glimpse of first-generation stars in the universe VLT sees the brightest distant galaxy and signs of 'population III' stars Read article: Getting the best glimpse of first-generation stars in the universe
Telescopes and space missions Research update US cosmic-ray observatory set for expansion Telescope Array in the Utah desert plans to quadruple in size Read article: US cosmic-ray observatory set for expansion
Telescopes and space missions Research update Philae comet lander wakes up from hibernation mode Probe could restart science operations soon Read article: Philae comet lander wakes up from hibernation mode
Climate Research update New study could help predict floods caused by atmospheric rivers 'Amazon rivers in the sky' could be driven by coherent structures in the wind Read article: New study could help predict floods caused by atmospheric rivers
Transport properties Research update Physicists blow magnetic bubbles Skyrmions on demand could enable ultra-dense memory Read article: Physicists blow magnetic bubbles
Quantum optics Research update How to make a better quantum thermometer Physicists develop theoretical framework for measuring heat in tiny objects Read article: How to make a better quantum thermometer