Transport properties Research update Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing New device replaces unwieldy vacuum chambers Read article: Ultrafast phase measurements could boost optical computing
Biophysics Research update Flying ‘jellyfish’ is self-stabilizing Tiny aircraft is unique among animal-inspired flyers Read article: Flying ‘jellyfish’ is self-stabilizing
Soft matter and liquids Research update Flexible circuit mounted on contact lens New devices could help diagnose glaucoma Read article: Flexible circuit mounted on contact lens
Earth sciences Research update Study homes in on the cause of earthquake lights Strange glow is linked to geological rifts Read article: Study homes in on the cause of earthquake lights
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Integrated quantum circuit is most complex ever New device could be used in quantum processors Read article: Integrated quantum circuit is most complex ever
Structure and dynamics Research update Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams Spinning device chills polar beam to a temperature of 1 K Read article: Molecular ‘centrifuge’ creates ultraslow beams
Structure and dynamics Research update Burning soil fuels ball lightning Spectroscopy reveals silicon and iron in glowing orb Read article: Burning soil fuels ball lightning
Planetary science Research update Atmospheric observations could reveal mass of Earth-like worlds New technique could point towards extraterrestrial life Read article: Atmospheric observations could reveal mass of Earth-like worlds
Transport properties Research update Infrared light could create hydrogen from water New catalyst would make more efficient use of sunlight Read article: Infrared light could create hydrogen from water
Telescopes and space missions Research update Pulsar and companions will put general relativity to the test Discovery offers best-ever test of Einstein's theory Read article: Pulsar and companions will put general relativity to the test