Renewables Research update Fish inspire wind farm configuration Calculations show how a turbine can benefit from the wakes of its neighbours Read article: Fish inspire wind farm configuration
Particles and interactions Research update LHC speeds towards collisions Beams circulated simultaneously at the LHC Read article: LHC speeds towards collisions
Soft matter and liquids Research update Nanoparticles sink or swim in sewage Neutron scattering could help make wastewater nanoparticle free Read article: Nanoparticles sink or swim in sewage
Telescopes and space missions Research update Binary systems share stardust Rare glimpse of planet formation in binary star system Read article: Binary systems share stardust
Nanomaterials Research update Photo finish in race for strontium condensate Isotope’s scattering length is ‘just right’ Read article: Photo finish in race for strontium condensate
Thin films and coatings Research update Holes block light in very thin films Another strange twist found in the physics of holey materials Read article: Holes block light in very thin films
Quantum computing Research update Quantum processor executes 160 different operations Pair of trapped ions is first 'universal' quantum computer Read article: Quantum processor executes 160 different operations
Ultrafast science Research update Scientists spy on the first stages of crystal growth Beginnings of crystallization observed for the first time Read article: Scientists spy on the first stages of crystal growth
Stars and solar physics Research update Distant stars shed light on the solar cycle Are sustained solar minima the norm? Read article: Distant stars shed light on the solar cycle
Earth sciences Research update Isotope study puts a chill on ancient oceans Early life may have formed in seas cooler than previously thought Read article: Isotope study puts a chill on ancient oceans