Optical physics Research update Graphene could be a perfect absorber of light Periodic patterning confines light, claim physicists Read article: Graphene could be a perfect absorber of light
Optical physics Research update Plasmonic metamaterials could make ‘gecko toes’ Simulation reveals surprising attraction Read article: Plasmonic metamaterials could make ‘gecko toes’
Transport properties Research update Isotopic purity boosts graphene’s heat conduction Pure carbon-12 is a better conductor Read article: Isotopic purity boosts graphene’s heat conduction
Quantum mechanics Research update Neutrons revive Heisenberg’s first take on uncertainty Experiment quantifies error and disturbance Read article: Neutrons revive Heisenberg’s first take on uncertainty
Gravity Research update Early supermassive black holes could grow it alone Simulation shows cold gas boosts growth Read article: Early supermassive black holes could grow it alone
Soft matter and liquids Research update Cell softening could promote tumour growth Simulations show how mechanical change promotes cell division Read article: Cell softening could promote tumour growth
Transport properties Research update Nanotube bundles could boost solar cells Material performs the two important steps for generating current Read article: Nanotube bundles could boost solar cells
Telescopes and space missions Research update Kepler space telescope could find exomoons Distant satellites could point to extraterrestrial life Read article: Kepler space telescope could find exomoons
Particles and interactions Research update Copper collisions create much strangeness Discovery backs quark–gluon-plasma interpretation Read article: Copper collisions create much strangeness
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Invisibility cloak gives sound performance Acoustic device provides best cloaking yet Read article: Invisibility cloak gives sound performance
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