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Latest Research

Soft matter research is going on all around the world. We bring you a selection of the latest research highlights as well as feature articles on classic experiments and papers.

This month's Highlighted Research Articles coming soon! Check back soon for more: Highlighted new publications by Soft Matter World network members; Articles written for Soft Matter World by network members; Featured undergraduate research. To contribute and article for publication please email editor@softmatterworld.org and add any images you would like to include with your article as attachments.

Classic Papers and Experiments

1991 Nobel prize goes to soft matter.

Pierre-Gilles de Gennes was awarded the nobel prize in physics for his pioneering research in theoretical soft condensed matter. See his:

• illustrated presentation; and
• acceptance speech