Quantum optics Research update Paradoxical pigeons are the latest quantum conundrum Electron interferometry could test new quantum effect Read article: Paradoxical pigeons are the latest quantum conundrum
Nuclear physics Research update CERN accelerators come alive for LHC restart Multitude of experiments will be switched on during the next four months Read article: CERN accelerators come alive for LHC restart
Transport properties Research update Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes Gold nanoparticles could help with early disease detection Read article: Plasmonic chip diagnoses diabetes
Soft matter and liquids Research update New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction Technique could give doctors a “feel” for internal organs Read article: New medical probe combines sound and electromagnetic induction
Earth sciences Research update How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground Mapping faults and monitoring seismicity could make storage less risky Read article: How to avoid earthquakes when storing carbon dioxide underground
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