Planetary science Research update To make Mars warmer, just add nanorods Releasing engineered nanoparticles into the Martian atmosphere could warm the planet by over 30 K Read article: To make Mars warmer, just add nanorods
Devices and structures Research update Twisted fibres capture more water from fog New finding could allow more fresh water to be harvested from the air Read article: Twisted fibres capture more water from fog
Particles and interactions Research update Quark distribution in light–heavy mesons is mapped using innovative calculations Form factors can be tested by collider experiments Read article: Quark distribution in light–heavy mesons is mapped using innovative calculations
Quantum Research update Open problem in quantum entanglement theory solved after nearly 25 years Non-existence of universal maximally entangled isospectral mixed states has implications for research on quantum technologies Read article: Open problem in quantum entanglement theory solved after nearly 25 years
Nanophotonics Research update Metasurface makes thermal sources emit laser-like light Pillar-studded surface just hundreds of nanometres thick allows researchers to control direction, polarization and phase of thermal radiation Read article: Metasurface makes thermal sources emit laser-like light
Radiotherapy Research update Gold nanoparticles could improve radiotherapy of pancreatic cancer Irradiating tumours containing gold nanoparticles should enhance radiotherapy effectiveness while minimizing potential side effects Read article: Gold nanoparticles could improve radiotherapy of pancreatic cancer
Particle and nuclear Research update Heavy exotic antinucleus gives up no secrets about antimatter asymmetry Antihyperhydrogen-4 is observed by the Star Collaboration Read article: Heavy exotic antinucleus gives up no secrets about antimatter asymmetry
Materials for energy Research update Metamaterial gives induction heating a boost for industrial processing Technology could help heavy industry transition from fossil fuels Read article: Metamaterial gives induction heating a boost for industrial processing
2D materials Research update ‘Kink states’ regulate the flow of electrons in graphene New valleytronics-based switch could have applications in quantum networks Read article: ‘Kink states’ regulate the flow of electrons in graphene
Mathematics and computation Research update Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight Zigzag patterns created by circular motion of growing stems Read article: Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight