Quantum computing Research update Read-out of Majorana qubits reveals their hidden nature Mechanism could pave the way for more robust quantum computation, but questions remain over scalability Read article: Read-out of Majorana qubits reveals their hidden nature
Magnetism and spin Research update Visible light paints patterns onto chiral antiferromagnets New technique for manipulating domains helps pave the way towards antiferromagnetic data storage Read article: Visible light paints patterns onto chiral antiferromagnets
Topological matter Research update New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks Device works by monitoring frequency of sound waves propagating through a kagome material Read article: New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks
Advanced materials Research update New cylindrical metamaterials could act as shock absorbers for sensitive equipment Topological kagome tubes isolate vibrations to one end, keeping the other end safe Read article: New cylindrical metamaterials could act as shock absorbers for sensitive equipment
Mathematical physics Research update 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 Read article: Predicted quasiparticles called ‘neglectons’ hold promise for robust, universal quantum computing
Topological matter Research update New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors Scanning-tunnelling microscope with a superconducting tip could help uncover materials for next-generation quantum computers Read article: New microscopy technique can identify topological superconductors
Topological matter Research update 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 Read article: Has bismuth been masquerading as a topological material?
Dark matter and energy Research update Axion quasiparticle appears in a topological antiferromagnet New finding could aid the search for fundamental axions, say physicists Read article: Axion quasiparticle appears in a topological antiferromagnet
Advanced materials Research update Very thin films of a novel semimetal conduct electricity better than copper Result in niobium phosphide contradicts typical metal behaviour Read article: Very thin films of a novel semimetal conduct electricity better than copper
Topological matter Research update Quasiparticles become massless – but only when they’re moving in the right direction Spectroscopy measurements reveal "smoking gun" signature of semi-Dirac fermions in a topological semimetal Read article: Quasiparticles become massless – but only when they’re moving in the right direction
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