Read article: Ultrafast imaging sheds light on the earliest stages of vision
Researchers use ultrafast time-resolved crystallography to determine the molecular events that first occur in the retina of the eye once a photon is absorbed
Read article: Mystery of bright-white shrimp solved
Optical nanostructure in the antennae, cuticle, tail, and jaw of Pacific cleaner shrimp explains the animal’s striking pigmentation
Read article: Chaos plays a role in how memories are forgotten, simulations suggest
Memories fade into noise to make room for new information
Read article: Photonic nanospheres help baby shellfish hide from predators
A nanomaterial reflector overlies the eye pigments in certain larval crustaceans, allowing the creatures to appear completely transparent
Read article: Innovation underpins novel biophysics research
The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting enables scientists from different backgrounds to discuss the emerging techniques now being used to probe dynamic processes inside the body
Read article: Single-celled marine algae light the way for solar energy
New analysis of diatom shells, or frustules, suggests possible improvements to solar energy harvesting devices
Read article: The surprising physics of babies: how we’re improving our understanding of human reproduction
Michael Banks looks into the physics of the baby universe, from conception to pregnancy and beyond
Read article: Ask me anything: Ashok Chauhan – ‘There are great opportunities to build a research-focused physics career in industry’
Ashok Chauhan is a senior scientist at Ceryx Medical, a research-led biomedical device company
Read article: Electrochemical cell could detect airborne SARS-CoV-2
Device could immediately warn occupants when even trace levels of the virus are present
Read article: Very dry and very humid indoor environments are worse for COVID spread
“Sweet spot” between 40 and 60 per cent relative humidity leads to better outcomes, say researchers
