Ultrafast science Research update Physicists reveal new way of cooling large objects with light Demonstration could lead to "stable optical springs" for gravitational-wave detectors Read article: Physicists reveal new way of cooling large objects with light
Transport properties Research update Diamond defects coupled to photonic cavity with nanoscale accuracy New technique could be used to develop quantum technologies, including sensors and computers Read article: Diamond defects coupled to photonic cavity with nanoscale accuracy
Cosmology Blog The world of physics in 2015 Find out more about the key physics events of the coming year – and those we predict might happen Read article: The world of physics in 2015
Culture, history and society News Our favourite pictures of 2014 From interstellar dust and galactic dirt to cracking oysters and educational doodles Read article: Our favourite pictures of 2014
Quantum optics News UK unveils £120m quantum-technology hubs Birmingham, Glasgow, Oxford and York universities chosen to co-ordinate new initiative to exploit quantum research Read article: UK unveils £120m quantum-technology hubs
Quantum optics Research update Secure quantum communications go the distance New encryption scheme foils eavesdroppers Read article: Secure quantum communications go the distance
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton Physicists turn quantum problem into an opportunity Read article: ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton
Superconductivity Research update New amplifier design could improve quantum circuits Device based on Josephson junctions offers broader bandwidth Read article: New amplifier design could improve quantum circuits
Quantum optics Research update Are ‘weak values’ quantum after all? Results of weak measurements can be replicated classically, claim physicists Read article: Are ‘weak values’ quantum after all?
Quantum optics Research update Quantum data are compressed for the first time Physicists manage to squeeze three qubits into two Read article: Quantum data are compressed for the first time
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