Making a splash
Scientists are taking a deep dive into water, and surfacing with gems.
Matters of shape
Artificial intelligence pitches in to solve an old fluid dynamics problem.
Hurray for moiré
Moiré patterns are opening doors — to quantum materials, microscopy, and more.
Pssst! Access granted
A digital tool promises to help crack or track crime.
World of research: August 2026
A round-up of some recent striking studies.

