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Two quantum properties teleported together for first time

Feb 27, 2015 1 comment

Spin and orbital angular momentum transferred between photons

Filamentous laser beams point to new type of phase transition

Feb 26, 2015 1 comment

Clustering threads of plasma could help control lightning and seed clouds

Carbon dioxide's contribution to greenhouse effect monitored in real time

Feb 25, 2015 25 comments

Decade-long study makes direct link between rising greenhouse-gas levels and heating of the Earth

Quasar spectrum shines a new light on unchanged fundamental constants

Feb 24, 2015 7 comments

Results hint at the static nature of the dark-energy field

Could the Sun be trapping asymmetric dark matter?

Feb 23, 2015 15 comments

New model could help settle discrepancies between theory and observational solar data

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Thermal imaging helps researchers monitor and evaluate innovative joining techniques

Feb 18, 2015

In their search for the most durable and energy-efficient materials, scientists use the power of thermal-imaging cameras to test novel joining techniques. A white paper from FLIR Systems

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Journals from IOP Publishing show Impact Factor growth

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The 2013 Impact Factors, published by Thomson Reuters, once again show growth for many of the journals published by IOP Publishing (IOP).

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Multimedia

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Science demo: how to bend light using high-street lenses

Feb 26, 2015

Video Neil Downie shows how you can recreate particle accelerators without breaking the bank

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An adjustable vision for the world

Feb 24, 2015

Podcast Josh Silver on how his adjustable glasses can bring clear vision to billions in the developing world

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Opinion

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Quantum-inspired art

Feb 12, 2015

Robert P Crease drops in on an exhibition exploring how quantum physics inspires graphic artists

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Reviews

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Ringing changes on vital information

Feb 26, 2015

How do you capture the information revolution in a museum exhibit? Andrew Robinson reviews a book with plenty to say about this challenge

Craft, science, early industry

Feb 19, 2015

James Watt and the interplay between "thinking" and "doing" in the Industrial Revolution makes for a "meaty" subject, writes Basil Mahon

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Innovation & industry

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Physics World Focus on Vacuum Technology

Aug 1, 2014

Free to read: Our pick of some of the best recent advances in vacuum science

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