Reformulation of general relativity brings it closer to Newtonian physics
Calculations reveal inverse square law behaviour in binary black holes
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Predicted quasiparticles called ‘neglectons’ hold promise for robust, universal quantum computing
Discovery could lift theoretical constraints on calculations achievable with certain types of topological quantum computers
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Terahertz optoacoustics allows real-time monitoring of blood sodium levels
Researchers find a “cool” way to mitigate background water signals and demonstrate non-invasive blood ion monitoring in living mice
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Has bismuth been masquerading as a topological material?
New research explains previous contradictory observations in terms of “topological blocking”, which may occur in other materials, too
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Quantum twisting microscope measures phasons in cryogenic graphene
Cool tool creates and characterizes exotic phonons in twisted graphene
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Epithelial cells send electrical signals, possibly to communicate
Observations of electrical signal propagation across colonies of epithelial cells suggest they may be able to communicate, similarly to neurons, but much more slowly
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A model stretch: explaining the rheology of developing tissue
Researchers explain the puzzling scaling law governing how developing epithelial cells stretch over time
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Squishy silicone rings shine a spotlight on fluid-solid transition
Model shows how highly deformable particles, grains and cells respond to external forces
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Dancing humans embody topological properties
Choreographed high school students have fun simulating curious phase of matter
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Metasurface makes thermal sources emit laser-like light
Pillar-studded surface just hundreds of nanometres thick allows researchers to control direction, polarization and phase of thermal radiation
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