Robert Hanbury Brown
A pioneer of radar and radio astronomy dies at 85
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Probe to predict landslides and earthquakes
Electrical signals that herald seismic activity could lead to an early warning system
Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity
The step-like motion of falling neutrons could shed fresh light on the nature of gravity
Nuclei put a new spin on quantum computing
Electrical technique could allow quantum states of nuclei to store information
Crystal catches light pulses
The first solid to trap laser pulses could lead to super-efficient information storage
George Rochester
The celebrated physicist whose discovery kick-started modern particle physics dies at 93
Aleksander Prokhorov
The Russian laser pioneer and Nobel Laureate dies at 85
Attractive advance towards magnetic refrigerator
New magnetic materials could lead to environmentally friendly refrigerators
Space-age material could restore sight
A novel light-sensitive ceramic may replace faulty cells in the human retina
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Cool laser puts special relativity to the test
Speed check verifies the fundamental theory more accurately than ever
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