Quantum mechanics Research update LHCb nails D-meson ‘flipping’ from matter to antimatter New result at 9.1σ could point towards CP violation Read article: LHCb nails D-meson ‘flipping’ from matter to antimatter
Soft matter and liquids Research update Star-shaped waves spotted in shaken fluid Nonlinear waves interact to break symmetry Read article: Star-shaped waves spotted in shaken fluid
Atmosphere Research update Atmospheric electricity affects cloud height Study connects clouds and cosmic rays Read article: Atmospheric electricity affects cloud height
Structure and dynamics Research update Water dimers detected in atmospheric conditions Discovery could improve understanding of Earth's radiation balance Read article: Water dimers detected in atmospheric conditions
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers New technique could give conventional immunoassays a run for their money Read article: Nanotube transistors detect cancer biomarkers
Astroparticle physics Research update New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt Temporary but long-lived "storage ring" of electrons seen Read article: New radiation ring spotted in Van Allen belt
Telescopes and space missions Research update Black hole found spinning near the relativistic limit Astronomers make best measurement yet of black-hole rotation Read article: Black hole found spinning near the relativistic limit
Transport properties Research update Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer New material leads to better flashes for mobile-phone cameras Read article: Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer
Diagnostic imaging Research update Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours Cerenkov emitters show promise for cancer therapy Read article: Gold nanocages could image and treat tumours
Mathematical physics Research update Mosh-pit physics could save lives Simulations of heavy-metal fans could lead to safer public spaces
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