Quantum mechanics Feature Can we exploit the weirdness of quantum mechanics? John Preskill says that harnessing quantum entanglement is key to making quantum computers Read article: Can we exploit the weirdness of quantum mechanics?
Synchrotron science Video Sleepless nights at the synchrotron A short film about scientists working round the clock at the ESRF Read article: Sleepless nights at the synchrotron
Transport properties News ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion Grenoble lab enters a new phase Read article: ESRF €166m upgrade nears completion
Synchrotron science Video A bright light in the Alps Revealing the inner workings of Europe's most powerful synchrotron Read article: A bright light in the Alps
Telescopes and space missions Research update NASA’s WISE telescope poised for second life as asteroid hunter Probe will be reactivated for a further three years Read article: NASA’s WISE telescope poised for second life as asteroid hunter
Vacuum and cryogenics Feature Redefining temperature Michael de Podesta reveals how he has measured temperature more accurately than ever before Read article: Redefining temperature
Planetary science Research update Radio waves measure atmospheric temperature changes Method could be used to monitor climate change in the long run Read article: Radio waves measure atmospheric temperature changes
Telescopes and space missions Research update Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within Telltale sign of local interactions detected by NASA probe Read article: Van Allen electrons are accelerated from within
Telescopes and space missions Research update Steady leak in the Earth’s plasmasphere found Mechanism contributes to loss of material from atmosphere Read article: Steady leak in the Earth’s plasmasphere found
Telescopes and space missions Research update Putting a new spin on variable stars New class of pulsating stars that defy current theories is discovered Read article: Putting a new spin on variable stars