Read article: Weyl loops link up Topological matter Research update Weyl loops link up Elaborate quantum structures have a novel topology and must be described using knot theory
Read article: Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe Topological matter Research update Energy can move from a colder region to a hotter one – but the second law of thermodynamics is safe Theoretical result shows counterintuitive "edge currents" going against the flow
Read article: Anomalous Josephson effect appears in a topological insulator Superconductivity Research update Anomalous Josephson effect appears in a topological insulator New observations could aid the development of topological quantum computers
Read article: Long-range quantum entanglement measured at last Quantum computing Research update Long-range quantum entanglement measured at last New work by two independent groups might aid the development of robust quantum memories
Read article: Topological insulator design makes 30 lasers emit as one Lasers Research update Topological insulator design makes 30 lasers emit as one Array of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) behaves as a single coherent light source
Read article: Topological insulators get a layered twist 2D materials Research update Topological insulators get a layered twist New work could aid the development of more energy-efficient electronic devices
Read article: Fusion doughnuts: a topological guide to the world Topological matter Video Fusion doughnuts: a topological guide to the world Topological thinking is now reaching far beyond solid-state physics
Read article: It’s topology, naturally Topological matter Feature It’s topology, naturally As Jon Cartwright reports, topological behaviours in fluid dynamics could help us understand the natural world and other complex systems
Read article: Laser light induces giant current in topological material Topological matter Research update Laser light induces giant current in topological material Switching based on manipulating the crystal lattice of zirconium pentatelluride might find use in quantum computing applications and high-speed, low-power electronics
Read article: Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials Topological matter Research update Time-varying signals control sound waves in topological metamaterials New work could have applications in ultrasound imaging, sonar and low-power electronic devices that can operate in harsh or hazardous environments