Ultrafast science Research update Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets Method could help find Earth-sized bodies Read article: Frequency combs to join the hunt for exoplanets
Quantum mechanics Research update Two new surprises for three-body physics Efimov-like trimers could exist for long-range interactions and for fermions Read article: Two new surprises for three-body physics
Nuclear power Research update Tuna carry Fukushima isotopes to California Caesium levels could help study of fish migration Read article: Tuna carry Fukushima isotopes to California
Transport properties Research update New nanosensors could detect disease earlier Device detects molecules at extremely low concentrations Read article: New nanosensors could detect disease earlier
Transport properties Research update Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled New microcloak array could be used as a biosensor Read article: Cloak-on-a-chip unveiled
Soft matter and liquids Research update How to make a material that shrinks when stretched Metamaterials could do the "impossible" Read article: How to make a material that shrinks when stretched
Soft matter and liquids Research update Shaken staples stick together Experiment provides insight into entangled ensembles of U-shaped objects Read article: Shaken staples stick together
Climate Research update Geoengineering balloon trial cancelled SPICE project will be limited to lab experiments Read article: Geoengineering balloon trial cancelled
Quantum optics Research update Physicists claim new quantum-teleportation record Photon states teleported 97 km over lake Read article: Physicists claim new quantum-teleportation record
Ultrafast science Research update Infrared vision could help the blind to see Wireless retinal implant could allow for higher-resolution vision Read article: Infrared vision could help the blind to see
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