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Gluon string breaking is simulated using trapped ions
Quantum simulation goes beyond traditional models
Sound waves come in quantum jumps
First observation of fundamental quantization in mechanical vibrations could have applications in quantum error correction and protein diagnostics
Optogenetic therapy shows promise for vision restoration
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Disordered environments around tumour cells can promote cancer spread
A biophysics model describing how cancers spread within the human body could help researchers developing new cancer therapies
Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our central black hole
The Milky Way’s massive black hole is rapidly rotating, and a star in an unprecedentedly close orbit could help measure its spin
Nuclear clocks finally see the light
New timekeeping tools could revolutionize studies of fundamental physics
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From space to folk music: quantum hackathon explores diverse use cases
The three-day event created a fun, vibrant and collaborative environment for ten teams of hackers to explore real-world problems that support business growth while also benefitting...
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The roadmap for runaway electron-induced plasma facing component damage in tokamaks
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Open-access journal AI Horizons looks to expand the outlook of artificial intelligence
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Reference electrode measurements in electrolysis cells: an EIS view
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Quiz of the week: how many telescopes will eventually form the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory
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When Doi met Peliti: physicists celebrate 50 years of the Doi-Peliti theory
A week-long meeting in Cambridge celebrated Masao Doi’s and Luca Peliti’s pioneering framework to study random processes
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Scintillating technology: how advanced lanthanum bromide crystals are transforming radiation detection
Innovative scintillation detectors are pushing the boundaries of radiation detection, unlocking unprecedented speed, accuracy and clarity in a range of fields
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One sample, many dimensions: prospects for multimodal nanoscale characterization
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Engineering the unknown: building vacuum and cryogenic systems for the quantum frontier
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Changes in structure and ionic resistance of lithium-ion battery graphite electrodes
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