Particle and nuclear Research update Charmonium’s onion-like structure is revealed by new calculations Prediction could be tested by upcoming Electron-Ion Collider Read article: Charmonium’s onion-like structure is revealed by new calculations
Polymers Research update Novel ‘glassy gel’ materials are strong yet stretchable Glassy gels that can stretch up to five times their original length could find use in areas ranging from batteries to adhesives Read article: Novel ‘glassy gel’ materials are strong yet stretchable
Optics and photonics Research update New diffractive camera hides images from view Technology based on diffractive optical process offers alternative to traditional encryption Read article: New diffractive camera hides images from view
2D materials Research update Sliding ferroelectrics offer fast, fatigue-free switching Two new studies show that unconventional ferroelectric materials can endure many switching cycles without losing their ferroelectric properties Read article: Sliding ferroelectrics offer fast, fatigue-free switching
Materials Research update Revised calibration curve improves radiocarbon dating of ancient Kyrenia shipwreck Researchers have placed tighter constraints on the age of the Kyrenia Ship that sank off the coast of Cyprus in the 3rd century BCE Read article: Revised calibration curve improves radiocarbon dating of ancient Kyrenia shipwreck
Lasers Research update New titanium:sapphire laser is tiny, low-cost and tuneable Energy efficient and integrated device is pumped by an LED Read article: New titanium:sapphire laser is tiny, low-cost and tuneable
Astronomy and space Research update Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer Pollution from decommissioned satellites re-entering the atmosphere poses a risk to the Earth’s protective ozone layer Read article: Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer
Biophysics Research update Shapeshifting organism uses ‘cellular origami’ to extend to 30 times its body length Researchers discover a new geometric mechanism previously unknown in biology Read article: Shapeshifting organism uses ‘cellular origami’ to extend to 30 times its body length
Modelling and simulation Research update Classical models of gravitational field show flaws close to the Earth New gravitational field model quantifies the "divergence problem" identified in 2022 Read article: Classical models of gravitational field show flaws close to the Earth
Water Research update Waffle-shaped solar evaporator delivers durable desalination A novel solar distiller design prevents salt crystallization to provide cost-effective and durable water purification Read article: Waffle-shaped solar evaporator delivers durable desalination