Nanomaterials Research update Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease New technique avoids messy, wet chemistry Read article: Atom-thin sheets are transferred with ease
Ultrafast science Research update Interferometry tips the scales on antimatter New proposal for measuring how antihydrogen falls under gravity Read article: Interferometry tips the scales on antimatter
Telescopes and space missions Research update Europe launches first Sentinel satellite Mission will monitor the Earth in unprecedented detail Read article: Europe launches first Sentinel satellite
Telescopes and space missions Research update Carbonaceous ‘cosmic barometer’ reveals universe’s history Extreme pressures alter molecular structure of aromatic hydrocarbons Read article: Carbonaceous ‘cosmic barometer’ reveals universe’s history
Transport properties Research update Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built New graphene-anode cell that produces 1 µW could be used as an ovulation test Read article: Saliva-powered microbial fuel cell built
Soft matter and liquids Research update Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength Nanoscale study of sturdy shells could lead to better body armour Read article: Scientists crack oyster’s secret of strength
Structure and dynamics Research update Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules Beam is the world's smallest man-made nanomechanical oscillator Read article: Tiny mechanical resonator made from just four molecules
Transport properties Research update Graphene gains thermal vision Room-temperature detector is first to cover infrared spectrum Read article: Graphene gains thermal vision
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New material offers angular control over light Filter could be used in cameras and thermal solar systems Read article: New material offers angular control over light
Stars and solar physics Research update Physicists link neutron stars to earthbound alloys Calculations suggest neutron-star crusts have rich and varied structure Read article: Physicists link neutron stars to earthbound alloys
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