Transport properties Research update New look for graphene Scientists have invented a graphene-polymer composite Read article: New look for graphene
Mathematical physics Research update Physicists solve pebble mystery What shape is a pebble? Read article: Physicists solve pebble mystery
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Towards frictionless nanomachines Researchers find ways to cut friction at the nanoscale
Structure and dynamics Research update Singing to the tune of sand Physicist solves desert mystery Read article: Singing to the tune of sand
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Shedding light on biomaterials Scattering is responsible for guiding light in biological materials Read article: Shedding light on biomaterials
Mathematical physics Research update Are you reading the news? Physicists show that online news stories are out of date within a day and a half Read article: Are you reading the news?
Mathematical physics Research update Extinction gets synchronized New study shows how populations of a species go extinct
Telescopes and space missions Research update Giant “starshade” could reveal new exoplanets Blocking the light from a parent star with a plastic shield could let astronomers directly observe orbiting planets Read article: Giant “starshade” could reveal new exoplanets
Cosmology Research update From the present to the past Stephen Hawking unveils radical new approach to understanding the universe
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Holey germanium A new technique to make porous germanium could lead to better solar cells Read article: Holey germanium