Surfaces and interfaces Research update New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time Equation can be applied from nano to macro scales Read article: New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time
Transport properties Research update Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances Tiny filaments allow micro-organisms to flourish without oxygen Read article: Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances
Quantum optics Research update Physicists entangle 100,000 photons Squeezed-vacuum states could boost quantum cryptography Read article: Physicists entangle 100,000 photons
Diversity and inclusion Research update Physicists show bias against female job applicants Men are offered higher salaries in hiring study Read article: Physicists show bias against female job applicants
Soft matter and liquids Research update Silvery fish fool predators with their skin Biological cloaking could be applied to optical devices Read article: Silvery fish fool predators with their skin
Philosophy, sociology and religion Research update Guilty verdict for Italian earthquake scientists Committee issued false reassurances, says court Read article: Guilty verdict for Italian earthquake scientists
Optical physics Research update Chip puts a twist on light Optical vortices from tiny devices could boost quantum computers Read article: Chip puts a twist on light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanolayers make a coating of many colours Semiconductor film changes hue with thickness Read article: Nanolayers make a coating of many colours
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Negative friction surprises researchers Force increases with decreasing load Read article: Negative friction surprises researchers
Telescopes and space missions Research update Solar wind most likely source of water on the Moon Lunar water reserve could even be used as rocket fuel Read article: Solar wind most likely source of water on the Moon