Surfaces and interfaces Research update Writing nanopatterns with light New lithography technique is fast and accurate Read article: Writing nanopatterns with light
Telescopes and space missions Research update Search for Martian life tools up First ExoMars spacecraft will focus on methane Read article: Search for Martian life tools up
Soft matter and liquids Research update Silicon melts in reverse Thermodynamic quirk could benefit semiconductor industry Read article: Silicon melts in reverse
Earth sciences Research update Cities may be attracting hurricanes Modelling shows that a built-up coast can alter the path of tropical cyclones Read article: Cities may be attracting hurricanes
Earth sciences Research update A global map of forest heights US researcher sees the wood for its trees Read article: A global map of forest heights
Semiconductors and electronics Research update ‘Straintronics’ debuts in graphene 'Wonder material' has yet another wondrous property Read article: ‘Straintronics’ debuts in graphene
Transport properties Research update Mobile electrons spotted on topological insulator Experiment confirms high surface conductivity Read article: Mobile electrons spotted on topological insulator
Soft matter and liquids Research update Rolling rubber bands stretch students Tumbling ribbons have surprising shapes Read article: Rolling rubber bands stretch students
Particles and interactions Research update Fermilab homes in on Higgs mass Higgs likely lighter, and more elusive Read article: Fermilab homes in on Higgs mass
Imaging Research update Getting beneath Mona Lisa’s skin Explaining how Leonardo created such naturalistic paintings Read article: Getting beneath Mona Lisa’s skin