Transport properties Research update Charging up with jumping droplets Energy-harvesting device taps into atmospheric humidity Read article: Charging up with jumping droplets
Dark matter and energy Research update Scattered neutrons could mimic DAMA-LIBRA’s ‘dark matter’ modulation New model proposes muons and neutrinos produce neutron signal Read article: Scattered neutrons could mimic DAMA-LIBRA’s ‘dark matter’ modulation
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface Film could be used as coating on any substrate Read article: Hydrogel matrix makes superhydrophobic surface
Particles and interactions Research update Gluons get in on proton spin Force-carrying particles might solve "spin crisis" Read article: Gluons get in on proton spin
Structure and dynamics Research update Plasmons excite hot carriers Research could help enhance solar-energy conversion in photovoltaic devices Read article: Plasmons excite hot carriers
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Static electricity helps geckos get a grip Contact electrification was wrongly ignored for decades, say researchers Read article: Static electricity helps geckos get a grip
Astroparticle physics Research update Carbon nucleus seen spinning in triangular state Discovery could help solve mystery of nucleosynthesis Read article: Carbon nucleus seen spinning in triangular state
Magnetism and spin Research update Modelling molecular magnets New calculations crucial for industry and fundamental phenomena like magnetic tunnelling Read article: Modelling molecular magnets
Nuclear physics Research update Nuclear-inspection protocol inspired by game of marbles Technique allows warheads to be authenticated without giving away any secrets Read article: Nuclear-inspection protocol inspired by game of marbles
Nuclear physics Research update New proton detectors could lead to better cancer treatment Sensors can track multiple protons in a therapeutic beam Read article: New proton detectors could lead to better cancer treatment
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