Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera Simple and cheap technique could be used in medical imaging Read article: ‘Ghostly’ 3D images taken without a camera
Ultracold matter Research update Bose–Einstein condensate is in the can Optical trap could lead to new quantum simulations Read article: Bose–Einstein condensate is in the can
Transport properties Research update Hofstadter’s butterfly spotted in graphene Moiré superlattices create stunning quantum effect Read article: Hofstadter’s butterfly spotted in graphene
Soft matter and liquids Research update Atmosphere agitated by breaking waves Study could have implications for atmospheric models Read article: Atmosphere agitated by breaking waves
Telescopes and space missions Research update Cosmic flashes could herald birth of black holes Theory predicts hot flashes for black holes of all sizes Read article: Cosmic flashes could herald birth of black holes
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Solar ‘sandwich’ could cover a variety of surfaces Flexible photovoltaic made from atom-thin layers Read article: Solar ‘sandwich’ could cover a variety of surfaces
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Getting to the bottom of foamy physics New model describes the evolution of bubble clusters Read article: Getting to the bottom of foamy physics
Stars and solar physics Research update Cold-atom random laser simulates stellar clouds Device could provide insights into astrophysics Read article: Cold-atom random laser simulates stellar clouds
Particles and interactions Research update Nuclear physics goes pear-shaped Deformed nuclei could point to physics beyond the Standard Model Read article: Nuclear physics goes pear-shaped
Climate Research update New insights into what triggers lightning Cosmic rays and water droplets could play lead role in lightning initiation Read article: New insights into what triggers lightning