Transport properties Research update Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics Different materials integrated into a single electronic device Read article: Hybrid technology developed for 2D electronics
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Laser mimics biological neurons using light Micropillars are the latest bright idea for artificial brains Read article: Laser mimics biological neurons using light
Semiconductors and electronics Research update How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone Cheap, high-quality cameras could improve cryptography Read article: How to make a quantum random-number generator from a mobile phone
Atmosphere Research update Fast solar wind boosts lightning rates Discovery – and link to Sun's 27-day cycle – could improve thunderstorm forecasting Read article: Fast solar wind boosts lightning rates
Soft matter and liquids Research update Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer Tiny rods and cubic cages move deep into tumours Read article: Shape matters when nanoparticles fight cancer
Ultracold matter Research update Physicists sound-out acoustic tractor beam New technique could be used in a range of medical treatments Read article: Physicists sound-out acoustic tractor beam
Structure and dynamics Research update Superheavy element 117 weighs in again New isotope "lawrencium-266" also detected Read article: Superheavy element 117 weighs in again
Biophysics Research update Electromagnetic noise could set European robin adrift Disruptive interference seen over a broad range from 20 kHz up to 5 MHz Read article: Electromagnetic noise could set European robin adrift
Transport properties Research update Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene Physicists find new way of fine-tuning electronic properties Read article: Lattice mismatch opens up a band gap in graphene
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Did slippery sand help Egyptians build the pyramids? A little bit of water cuts friction in half Read article: Did slippery sand help Egyptians build the pyramids?