Gravity Research update Universe could have a fifth less mass than current estimates Galactic-cluster X-rays may not come from hot gases Read article: Universe could have a fifth less mass than current estimates
Atmosphere Research update Physicists learn to forecast harmful ozone events Study could help people with breathing difficulties Read article: Physicists learn to forecast harmful ozone events
Soft matter and liquids Research update Tiny rods steer themselves Non-biological chemotaxis is a first Read article: Tiny rods steer themselves
Gravity Research update Cosmic collision explained without dark matter Physicists suggest modified gravity as an alternative Read article: Cosmic collision explained without dark matter
Transport properties Research update Single spins controlled by an electric field Breakthrough could simplify spintronics
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction Tribology with a tiny tip Read article: Heavy atoms reduce nanoscale friction
Structure and dynamics Research update New magnetic sensor could probe the brain Portable device operates at room temperature
Transport properties Research update Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster New RF circuit boosts bandwidth Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscope runs faster
Transport properties Research update Negative-index material modulates light Optical modulator could soon break speed record
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bullets bounce off nanotubes Carbon fibres deflect the blow Read article: Bullets bounce off nanotubes
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