Environment and energy Feature Bury it, don’t burn it: turning biomass waste into a carbon solution Biomass burial could be the answer to large-scale, affordable carbon storage. Michael Allen investigates Read article: Bury it, don’t burn it: turning biomass waste into a carbon solution
Quantum Feature The quantum eraser doesn’t rewrite the past – it rewrites observers Maria Violaris looks to the past and future of quantum observers and measurements Read article: The quantum eraser doesn’t rewrite the past – it rewrites observers
Quantum Feature ‘We must prioritize continuity and stability to maintain momentum’: Mauro Paternostro on how to ensure that quantum tech continues to thrive Quantum physicist Mauro Paternostro shares his views on the quantum future Read article: ‘We must prioritize continuity and stability to maintain momentum’: Mauro Paternostro on how to ensure that quantum tech continues to thrive
Careers Feature Organic magic: Ji-Seon Kim on how carbon-based semiconductors are shaping our present and future Ji-Seon Kim talks about the transformative potential of carbon-based semiconductors and the benefits of tangible experiences in the lab Read article: Organic magic: Ji-Seon Kim on how carbon-based semiconductors are shaping our present and future
Quantum Feature Curiouser and curiouser: delving into quantum Cheshire cats Iulia Georgescu tumbles down the rabbit-hole to explore the curiosity that is a quantum Cheshire cat Read article: Curiouser and curiouser: delving into quantum Cheshire cats
Quantum Feature Grete Hermann: the quantum physicist who challenged Werner Heisenberg and John von Neumann Sidney Perkowitz pays tribute to the pioneering contributions to quantum physics by Grete Hermann Read article: Grete Hermann: the quantum physicist who challenged Werner Heisenberg and John von Neumann
Quantum Feature The quantum Zeno effect: how the ‘measurement problem’ went from philosophers’ paradox to physicists’ toolbox A stand-out example of quantum weirdness is turning out to be surprisingly useful, as Margaret Harris explains Read article: The quantum Zeno effect: how the ‘measurement problem’ went from philosophers’ paradox to physicists’ toolbox
Biophysics Feature ‘The thrill of discovering something is a joy’: biophysicist Lisa Manning reflects on the surprising collaborations and intentional steps that have shaped her career Lisa Manning explains her research on tissue development and reflects on the changes she has made to her mentoring style during her career Read article: ‘The thrill of discovering something is a joy’: biophysicist Lisa Manning reflects on the surprising collaborations and intentional steps that have shaped her career
Projects and facilities Feature China’s High Energy Photon Source prepares to light up the world Robert P Crease visits what is set to be the most advanced fourth-generation synchrotron-light source Read article: China’s High Energy Photon Source prepares to light up the world
Quantum sensors Feature How civil engineering is bringing quantum physics down to earth Quantum-based gravity sensors have probed fundamental physics, and they could transform our understanding of what’s just under our feet Read article: How civil engineering is bringing quantum physics down to earth
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