Quantum optics Research update Third Bell loophole closed for photons Quantum mechanics triumphs once again Read article: Third Bell loophole closed for photons
Transport properties Research update Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot Curious effect could be put to use in "spin caloritronics" Read article: Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot
Transport properties Research update First light from molybdenite transistors Atom-thick materials could find use in optoelectronics Read article: First light from molybdenite transistors
Earth sciences Research update Analysing ash flows from volcanic explosions New model identifies two key effects for ash aggregation Read article: Analysing ash flows from volcanic explosions
Planetary science Research update Dark lightning sheds light on gamma-ray mystery Aircraft passengers could be at risk of radiation exposure Read article: Dark lightning sheds light on gamma-ray mystery
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon 'Quantum Zeno effect' allows for particle-free transfer Read article: Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon
Transport properties Research update Comparative current measurement more accurate than ever before New design uses less liquid helium Read article: Comparative current measurement more accurate than ever before
Nanomaterials Research update Silicon atoms seen ‘dancing’ in graphene Motion of cluster atoms tracked using electron microscope Read article: Silicon atoms seen ‘dancing’ in graphene
Soft matter and liquids Research update Work on whispers gives physicists something to shout about How the ear responds to very soft sounds Read article: Work on whispers gives physicists something to shout about
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator created for light Surface propagation undeterred by defects Read article: Topological insulator created for light
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