Surfaces and interfaces Research update DNA robots move with purpose Manmade walkers and spiders follow the rules Read article: DNA robots move with purpose
Nanomaterials Research update ‘Few-layer’ graphene keeps its cool Carbon multi-layers could chill chips Read article: ‘Few-layer’ graphene keeps its cool
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Dungeons and Dragons dice pack densely Investigating the packing properties of tetrahedra Read article: Dungeons and Dragons dice pack densely
Earth sciences Research update Earth’s magnetic field gathers momentum Simulations explain how torsion is transferred through the Earth's core Read article: Earth’s magnetic field gathers momentum
Ultracold matter Research update Ultracold dipoles are under control Long-range interactions are a first Read article: Ultracold dipoles are under control
Telescopes and space missions Research update Herschel sheds light on star and galaxy formation Images from European space telescope reveal billowing clouds and distant galaxies Read article: Herschel sheds light on star and galaxy formation
Particles and interactions Research update Dark matter ‘no result’ comes under fire Researchers call on XENON collaboration to retract preprint Read article: Dark matter ‘no result’ comes under fire
Biophysics Research update Bacteria band together to beat the system E. coli join forces to pass through a ratchet Read article: Bacteria band together to beat the system
Mathematical physics Research update Physicists study how moral behaviour evolved Model describes the emergence of morality in a hostile world Read article: Physicists study how moral behaviour evolved
Lasers Research update Making rain with lasers Ultra-intense laser beam found to induce cloud formation Read article: Making rain with lasers