Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon New fabrication technique could create brain-like electronic networks Read article: How to make tiny 3D flowers and peacocks from silicon
Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum pigeonholes are not paradoxical after all, say physicists Interference makes it look as if mathematical principle is violated Read article: Quantum pigeonholes are not paradoxical after all, say physicists
Biophysics Research update Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells Scientists reveal why tinamou eggs shine like a brand new car Read article: Nanostructure puts the gloss on avian eggshells
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily Glacier simulator reveals the importance of cavities created under the ice Read article: Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily
Telescopes and space missions Research update Asteroids, not comets, gave Earth most of its water Rosetta scientists find surprisingly high levels of deuterium in comet Read article: Asteroids, not comets, gave Earth most of its water
Telescopes and space missions Research update New technique nails distance to supermassive black hole Geometric method using active galactic nuclei could yield better cosmic rulers Read article: New technique nails distance to supermassive black hole
Ultrafast science Research update Laser blast makes pure quantum dots Selenium nanoparticles could be used in solar cells and take on antibiotic resistance Read article: Laser blast makes pure quantum dots
Telescopes and space missions Research update Planck offers another glimpse of the early universe Space mission offers new insights into dark matter and primordial neutrinos, but evidence for inflation is not forthcoming Read article: Planck offers another glimpse of the early universe
Nanomaterials Research update Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength Carbon sheet is much better at absorbing impacts than steel Read article: Supersonic bullets test graphene’s strength
Quantum mechanics Research update SOLEIL scientists create double-slit thought experiment Einstein–Bohr debate continues Read article: SOLEIL scientists create double-slit thought experiment