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Read article: New attosecond X-ray spectroscopy technique ‘freezes’ atomic nuclei in place
Removing "noise" from atomic motion enables scientists to observe electron movement in real time, leading to new interpretations of previous results
Read article: Ultraviolet dual-comb spectroscopy system counts single photons
New technique avoids high-powered lasers
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The material's electronic structure contains flat bands and offers a new platform for studying strongly correlated quantum materials
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New approach uses near-infrared light to distinguish nerves from other tissue
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Laser spectroscopy technique analyses exhaled breath to diagnose illness
Read article: Metalens-based spectrometer fits on a chip
Compact new device could have applications in information security and processing
Read article: Multicoloured light source gives compressive spectroscopy a boost
Device could be used in compact and portable instruments
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Nitrous oxide could be a useful biosignature for some exoplanets
