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Protons could be lighter than we thought
Most precise measurement to date of the proton-electron mass ratio is compatible with recent, smaller values of proton mass
‘World’s smallest’ imaging device takes a closer look at heart disease
International collaboration overcomes engineering hurdles to see into the body’s smallest spaces
European synchrotron reopens following €150m upgrade
The Extremely Brilliant Source boosts the brilliance and coherence of the X-ray beams by around a factor of 100 over its predecessor
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Electronics drawn directly on the skin creates robust biosensors
“Draw-on-skin” electronics can record physiological signals while addressing the shortcomings of common wearable sensors
How to avoid coffee rings when printing graphene devices
New type of ink deposits nanocrystals evenly on surfaces
Second critical point appears in two models of water
Computations suggest that supercooled water exists in two distinct liquid phases
Acoustic imaging promises real-time dose measurement for FLASH radiotherapy
Exploiting the increased sound wave generation during FLASH radiotherapy could enable real-time monitoring of both the deposited dose and the patient’s anatomy
Microwave anomalies strengthen the case for loop quantum cosmology, say physicists
Tiny features of a ‘Big Bounce’ led to universe-size anomalies today
New mechanism could reduce plasma turbulence in stellarators
Research could take us one step closer to clean fusion energy
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Survival of the fittest: why businesses must innovate during COVID-19
COVID-19 has clobbered the global economy, which is why – argues James McKenzie – innovation is so vital for business success
How to hack a self-driving car
Cars that drive themselves may improve road safety, but they are vulnerable to hackers, as Stephen Ornes finds out
Scepticism beyond pessimism
Andrew Glester reviews For Small Creatures Such As We by Sasha Sagan and interviews the author
Putting new physics on the syllabus
Niki Bell calls on physicists to insist that exam boards integrate modern discoveries into the education system
In it for the long run
Corey Gray on building and working at LIGO, inspiring the next generation of Indigenous physicists, and having a healthy work–life balance
Charging ahead
With electric cars set to enter the mainstream, Susan Curtis investigates the new charging solutions that will be needed
Artificial stupidity
Margaret Harris reviews You Look Like a Thing and I Love You by Janelle Shane
Physics in the pandemic: reports on how physicists are coping with the effects of the coronavirus
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘There are some great experiments that can be done safely and simply at home’
Physics in the pandemic: ‘There are some great experiments that can be done safely and simply at home’
Stefan Hutzler and Denis Weaire describe some of the fun but thought-provoking experiments you can do at home using simple equipment
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘Surviving the virus really aligns your perspective’
Physics in the pandemic: ‘Surviving the virus really aligns your perspective’
For astronomer Karina Voggel, COVID-19 meant lost observing time, cancelled conferences and squeezing round a kitchen table to work. Then she got sick
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: mailing lab kits to students enhances learning at home
Physics in the pandemic: mailing lab kits to students enhances learning at home
The “At-Home Lab Kit” allows undergraduate students to do physics experiments while sheltering in place
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our habit of combining theory and experiments was an advantage for the lockdown’
Physics in the pandemic: ‘Our habit of combining theory and experiments was an advantage for the lockdown’
With restrictions easing in France, experimental physicist Tiphaine Kouadou and theorist Mattia Walschaers discuss their group's new safety measures
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Philip Ball reviews Why Trust Science? by Naomi Oreskes
Read article: Removal and inactivation of bacteria and virus with an electrochemical CNT filter
Removal and inactivation of bacteria and virus with an electrochemical CNT filter
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Read article: Artificial spider web gets an ionic boost
Artificial spider web gets an ionic boost
Self-cleaning synthetic structures work using static electricity
Read article: End-to-end motion QA in radiation therapy treatment planning
End-to-end motion QA in radiation therapy treatment planning
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Read article: Sidestepping the side effects of neurostimulation
Sidestepping the side effects of neurostimulation
Identifying the mechanism behind treatment-limiting side effects should improve the effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation
Read article: First ‘open flavour’ tetraquark is spotted by LHCb at CERN
First ‘open flavour’ tetraquark is spotted by LHCb at CERN
Exotic hadron does not have charm or beauty quark–antiquark pairs
Read article: Light waves steer electron beams thanks to whispering gallery effect
Light waves steer electron beams thanks to whispering gallery effect
Coupling electrons to optical resonators could lead to novel technologies for nanoscale sensing and microscopy
Read article: White papers: Mad City Labs and SAES Group
White papers: Mad City Labs and SAES Group
Explore the latest technology white papers from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement
Read article: Agilent vacuum technology: trusted answers
Agilent vacuum technology: trusted answers
Products and practical advice for reaching ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) pressures
Read article: Quantum-inspired detection method generates high-quality OCT images
Quantum-inspired detection method generates high-quality OCT images
Superconducting single-photon detector allows acquisition of high-fidelity optical coherence tomography images at very low light power levels
Read article: Maximizing QA accuracy and efficiency with RadCalc in a challenging environment
Maximizing QA accuracy and efficiency with RadCalc in a challenging environment
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Read article: Cycloidal CT boosts image quality while reducing radiation dose
Cycloidal CT boosts image quality while reducing radiation dose
A CT technique that splits a full X-ray beam into thin beamlets can deliver the same image quality at a reduced radiation dose
Read article: ‘Quantum secret sharing’ scheme allows 10 parties to communicate securely
‘Quantum secret sharing’ scheme allows 10 parties to communicate securely
Protocol overcomes some shortcomings of quantum key distribution
Read article: Ferroelectric nematic appears in a liquid crystal
Ferroelectric nematic appears in a liquid crystal
First observation of an elusive phase of matter made after a century of searching
Read article: Thin-film solar cells make champion harvesters of ambient light
Thin-film solar cells make champion harvesters of ambient light
Cadmium telluride photovoltaics could power Internet of Things devices
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