Modelling and simulation Research update ‘CatGym’ algorithm predicts better catalysts Deep reinforcement learning technique finds the best surface atom configurations for a given chemical reaction Read article: ‘CatGym’ algorithm predicts better catalysts
Modelling and simulation Research update Coughed particles float for longer in cold air, study suggests Supercomputer study of “turbulent puffs” could boost our understanding of airborne disease spread Read article: Coughed particles float for longer in cold air, study suggests
Modelling and simulation Blog Why open-source software is so powerful for physics: find out in the September 2021 issue of Physics World Find out why physics is increasingly reliant on open-source code by checking out the September 2021 issue of Physics World magazine Read article: Why open-source software is so powerful for physics: find out in the September 2021 issue of Physics World
Biophysics Research update ‘Tunable tuna’ makes a better robotic swimmer Adjustable-stiffness tails prove key to optimizing swimming speed and efficiency Read article: ‘Tunable tuna’ makes a better robotic swimmer
Nuclear physics Research update Neutrons cluster in nuclear reactors First experimental observation of a phenomenon predicted a decade ago could help improve reactor safety Read article: Neutrons cluster in nuclear reactors
Renewables Research update Optimal size for wind farms is revealed by computational study Efficiency declines in farms exceeding 30 km in length Read article: Optimal size for wind farms is revealed by computational study
Modelling and simulation Research update Machine learning could save firefighters from deadly flashovers System uses data from heat sensors to predict when fires will intensify Read article: Machine learning could save firefighters from deadly flashovers
Quantum computing Research update Messages scrambled by black holes stand their ground against quantum computers Featureless “cost functions” prevent quantum machine learning algorithms from reconstructing scrambled information Read article: Messages scrambled by black holes stand their ground against quantum computers
Modelling and simulation Research update Infrared cloaking device could make objects invisible to thermal cameras Device uses heat pumps to redistribute thermal energy Read article: Infrared cloaking device could make objects invisible to thermal cameras
Soft matter and liquids Research update How to keep a skipping stone on a steady path across water Study could help aircraft and spacecraft land more safely on water Read article: How to keep a skipping stone on a steady path across water
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