Soft matter and liquids Research update Labyrinths appear in bead mixtures Fingers of air carve maze-like patterns Read article: Labyrinths appear in bead mixtures
Dark matter and energy Research update ‘Seesaw’ explains light dark-energy particles Eight fields would interact to produce a single particle Read article: ‘Seesaw’ explains light dark-energy particles
Transport properties Research update Perfect lens could reverse Casimir force "Quantum levitation" could reduce friction in tiny machines
Biophysics Research update Microscope unravels the intricacies of protein folding New technique could help battle fatal diseases
Ultracold matter Research update Atoms swap spins Quantum-computing gate made in optical lattice Read article: Atoms swap spins
Transport properties Research update Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’ Properties can be tailored by altering chemistry Read article: Graphene oxide weaved into ‘paper’
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Artificial swimmers have no moving parts Catalysis makes tiny objects swim Read article: Artificial swimmers have no moving parts
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot Inhaled drugs could be delivered more efficiently Read article: Tiny magnets help drugs reach the spot
Quantum mechanics Research update Supersolid saga continues Simulation links quantum phase to crystal dislocations
Renewables Research update Partnership to boost fuel-cell research Top US and German research centres focus on portable and automotive fuel cells Read article: Partnership to boost fuel-cell research