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Mysterious seismic wave speed-up deep within Earth’s mantle explained at last
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New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors
Scanning-tunnelling microscope with a superconducting tip could help uncover materials for next-generation quantum computers
New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison
Fibre and satellites connections span two continents
New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance
"Remarkable" new model of quantum double-exchange ferromagnets could produce fresh insights into these technologically-important materials
Coulomb liquid emerges from five electrons in a semiconductor
Study could shed light on exotic phases of matter
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Read article: Construction begins on new £93m European weather-forecasting headquarters
Construction begins on new £93m European weather-forecasting headquarters
New facility at the University of Reading will carry out meteorological research and forecasting
Read article: Vilnius University physicist creates micron-sized model of the Sorbonne Chapel
Vilnius University physicist creates micron-sized model of the Sorbonne Chapel
The model is 275,000 times smaller than the real Sorbonne Chapel
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Cancer centres streamline radiotherapy workflow with SunCHECK QA platform
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Read article: New open-access journal AI for Science aims to revolutionize scientific discovery
New open-access journal AI for Science aims to revolutionize scientific discovery
AI4S will meet the need for high-quality journals dedicated to artificial intelligence
Read article: PhD student Ekaterina Shanina wins Early Career Researcher Award for PET phantom study
PhD student Ekaterina Shanina wins Early Career Researcher Award for PET phantom study
UC Davis student wins journal award for developing a novel brain phantom for positron emission tomography
Read article: X-rays reveal a cosmic filament
X-rays reveal a cosmic filament
New study shines a light on missing baryonic matter
Read article: Ask me anything: Giulia Rubino – ‘My work involves continuously engaging a balance of creativity, critical thinking and curiosity’
Ask me anything: Giulia Rubino – ‘My work involves continuously engaging a balance of creativity, critical thinking and curiosity’
Giulia Rubino on how she explores the interface between quantum foundations and quantum technologies
Read article: Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically
Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically
Counterintuitive discovery could help develop new technologies that control light
Read article: Large-scale commercial applications of quantum computing remain a distant promise, claims report
Large-scale commercial applications of quantum computing remain a distant promise, claims report
Inaugural MIT Quantum Index Report finds that venture capital funding is providing billions of dollars into the field
Read article: Students mark Jodrell Bank anniversary with epic LEGO model of the Lovell Telescope
Students mark Jodrell Bank anniversary with epic LEGO model of the Lovell Telescope
The model will now go on display at the University of Manchester's Schuster Building
Read article: Nanostructured plastics deliver energy innovation
Nanostructured plastics deliver energy innovation
US company Peak Nano has engineered thin films of layered polymers to enhance the performance and extend the lifetime of high-voltage capacitors for critical electrical infrastruct...
Read article: Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique
Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique
Simulations could connect laser experiments to quantum electrodynamics
Read article: Soliton structure protects superfluorescence
Soliton structure protects superfluorescence
New work could help in the development of materials that host exotic coherent quantum states under ambient conditions
Read article: Photon collisions provide a glimpse of gluons inside nuclei
Photon collisions provide a glimpse of gluons inside nuclei
Photoproduction of J/psi mesons reveals new surprises
Read article: Single silicon chip processes optical and microwave signals
Single silicon chip processes optical and microwave signals
Researchers create a photonic engine that can manipulate microwave and optical signals and convert the signals between the two domains
Read article: New optical cryostat combines high cooling capacity, low vibrations and large sample area
New optical cryostat combines high cooling capacity, low vibrations and large sample area
Pulse-tube cryocooler and innovative design deliver shorter cooling times and larger experimental payloads
Read article: Speak up: why your questions matter more than ever
Speak up: why your questions matter more than ever
Sarika Joshi highlights the importance of students asking questions to aid their learning
Read article: Statistical physics reveals how ‘condenser’ occupations limit worker mobility
Statistical physics reveals how ‘condenser’ occupations limit worker mobility
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