Quantum mechanics Research update Quantum-scale thermodynamics offers a tighter definition of entropy New formulation sheds light on the three-level maser Read article: Quantum-scale thermodynamics offers a tighter definition of entropy
Imaging Research update Motion blur brings a counterintuitive advantage for high-resolution imaging New algorithm turns structured motion into sharper images Read article: Motion blur brings a counterintuitive advantage for high-resolution imaging
Mathematical physics Research update Bayes’ rule goes quantum New work could help improve quantum machine learning and quantum error correction Read article: Bayes’ rule goes quantum
Gravity Research update Reformulation of general relativity brings it closer to Newtonian physics Calculations reveal inverse square law behaviour in binary black holes Read article: Reformulation of general relativity brings it closer to Newtonian physics
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
Atomic and molecular Research update Five-body recombination could cause significant loss from atom traps Efimov states could be used to build molecules and achieve nuclear fusion Read article: Five-body recombination could cause significant loss from atom traps
History Opinion and reviews Mathematical genius: celebrating the life and work of Emmy Noether Isabel Rabey reviews Einstein’s Tutor: the Story of Emmy Noether and the Invention of Modern Physics by Lee Philips Read article: Mathematical genius: celebrating the life and work of Emmy Noether
Quantum mechanics Research update Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality? “Toy model” could be tested using photons Read article: Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality?
Personalities Opinion and reviews So you think you know Roger Penrose? Be prepared to be shocked Chanda Prescod-Weinstein reviews The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose and the Cost of Genius by Patchen Barss Read article: So you think you know Roger Penrose? Be prepared to be shocked
Mathematical physics Research update Curious consequence of special relativity observed for the first time in the lab Real 3D objects appear rotated rather than contracted when moving at relativistic speeds Read article: Curious consequence of special relativity observed for the first time in the lab