Read article: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center hit by significant downsizing
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center hit by significant downsizing
The centre has closed a third of its buildings over the past few months
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Read article: China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft return delayed by space debris impact
China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft return delayed by space debris impact
Fears that the craft has been struck by a small piece of debris
Read article: Scientific collaborations increasingly more likely to be led by Chinese scientists, finds study
Scientific collaborations increasingly more likely to be led by Chinese scientists, finds study
Researchers predict that leadership parity will soon be reached between China and the US
Read article: Lowering exam stakes could cut the gender grade gap in physics, finds study
Lowering exam stakes could cut the gender grade gap in physics, finds study
The gender gap in exam results was much larger in the high-stakes classes that did not allow retakes
Read article: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab lays off a further 10% of staff
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab lays off a further 10% of staff
The California-based lab has now lost almost a third of staff since the start of 2024
Read article: Influential theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Chen-Ning Yang dies aged 103
Influential theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Chen-Ning Yang dies aged 103
Yang is famed for his work on parity violation
Research updates
Read article: High-resolution PET scanner visualizes mouse brain structures with unprecedented detail
High-resolution PET scanner visualizes mouse brain structures with unprecedented detail
A PET scanner with optimized depth-of-interaction detectors achieves a record sub-0.5 mm spatial resolution
Read article: New experiments on static electricity cast doubt on previous studies in the field
New experiments on static electricity cast doubt on previous studies in the field
Bulk conductivity may have been hiding the dynamics of surface charge transfer, say researchers
Read article: Playing games by the quantum rulebook expends less energy
Playing games by the quantum rulebook expends less energy
New form of quantum advantage emerges from study of game theory and quantum information
Read article: Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks
Researchers pin down the true cost of precision in quantum clocks
Trade-off between precision and entropy production lies in measurement process
Read article: Classical gravity may entangle matter, new study claims
Classical gravity may entangle matter, new study claims
Surprising result could guide searches for quantum gravity
Read article: Microbubbles power soft, programmable artificial muscles
Microbubbles power soft, programmable artificial muscles
Ultrasound-activated microbubble arrays create flexible actuators for applications ranging from soft robotics to minimally invasive surgery
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Read article: The forgotten pioneers of computational physics
The forgotten pioneers of computational physics
Iulia Georgescu highlights the forgotten pioneers of computational physics and calls for a wider appreciation of research software engineers
Read article: Quantum computing on the verge: correcting errors, developing algorithms and building up the user base
Quantum computing on the verge: correcting errors, developing algorithms and building up the user base
Philip Ball dives into the challenges in developing quantum computing, and building up investments and users for the tech
Read article: ‘Science needs all perspectives – male, female and everything in-between’: Brazilian astronomer Thaisa Storchi Bergmann
‘Science needs all perspectives – male, female and everything in-between’: Brazilian astronomer Thaisa Storchi Bergmann
Meghie Rodrigues talks to Brazilian astronomer Thaisa Storchi Bergmann about curiosity, black holes and current challenges in research funding
Read article: Quantum computing on the verge: a look at the quantum marketplace of today
Quantum computing on the verge: a look at the quantum marketplace of today
Philip Ball dives into the latest developments in the quantum-computing industry
Read article: The power of physics: what can a physicist do in the nuclear energy industry?
The power of physics: what can a physicist do in the nuclear energy industry?
Six physicists in the nuclear energy industry talk about their career paths, and how a background in physics can be used across the sector
Read article: Is materials science the new alchemy for the 21st century?
Is materials science the new alchemy for the 21st century?
Honor Powrie pays tribute to the work of materials scientists
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Read article: Spooky physics: from glowing green bats to vibrating spider webs
Spooky physics: from glowing green bats to vibrating spider webs
For Halloween, a couple of spooky stories from the world of physics
Read article: Illuminating quantum worlds: a Diwali conversation with Rupamanjari Ghosh
Illuminating quantum worlds: a Diwali conversation with Rupamanjari Ghosh
The 2025 Homi Bhabha lecturer Rupamanjari Ghosh is a leading expert in quantum optics and a transformative figure in higher education and science policy in India
Read article: This jumping roundworm uses static electricity to attach to flying insects
This jumping roundworm uses static electricity to attach to flying insects
The parasitic roundworm Steinernema carpocapsae can leap some 25 times its body length into the air
Read article: The physics behind why cutting onions makes us cry
The physics behind why cutting onions makes us cry
It’s mostly to do with knife sharpness and cutting technique
Read article: Advances in quantum error correction showcased at Q2B25
Advances in quantum error correction showcased at Q2B25
Isabelle Dumé reports from the Q2B quantum conference in Paris, France
Analysis
Read article: Delft Circuits, Bluefors: the engine-room driving joined-up quantum innovation
Delft Circuits, Bluefors: the engine-room driving joined-up quantum innovation
Technology partners will focus on scalable cryogenic I/O cabling assemblies for next-generation quantum computing systems
Read article: Modular cryogenics platform adapts to new era of practical quantum computing
Modular cryogenics platform adapts to new era of practical quantum computing
With a cube-based design that fits into a standard rack mount, the ICE-Q platform delivers the reliability and scalability needed to exploit quantum systems in real-world operating...
Read article: Performance metrics and benchmarks point the way to practical quantum advantage
Performance metrics and benchmarks point the way to practical quantum advantage
NPL is coordinating a broad-scope UK research initiative on performance metrics and benchmarking for quantum computers
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