Particle and nuclear Research update Higgs decay to muon–antimuon pairs sheds light on the origin of mass CERN’s ATLAS experiment confirms previous observation by CMS Read article: Higgs decay to muon–antimuon pairs sheds light on the origin of mass
Quantum Research update Real-world quantum entanglement is far from an unlimited resource New study shows that operational limits redefine the cost and convertibility of entanglement Read article: Real-world quantum entanglement is far from an unlimited resource
Radiotherapy Research update Hybrid deep-learning model eases brachytherapy planning The BCTVNet neural network provides accurate and rapid target volume delineation for cervical cancer brachytherapy Read article: Hybrid deep-learning model eases brachytherapy planning
Materials for energy Research update Transparent and insulating aerogel could boost energy efficiency of windows Tiny pores block heat while transmitting light Read article: Transparent and insulating aerogel could boost energy efficiency of windows
Quantum computing Research update Qubit ‘recycling’ gives neutral-atom quantum computing a boost Reducing atom loss and re-using already-measured atoms enables more complex quantum computations Read article: Qubit ‘recycling’ gives neutral-atom quantum computing a boost
Quantum Research update Atomic system acts like a quantum Newton’s cradle Quantum simulator enables scientists to test laws of transport phenomena at the quantum level Read article: Atomic system acts like a quantum Newton’s cradle
Gravity Research update Motion through quantum space–time is traced by ‘q-desics’ Subtle quantum effects could be observed in how particles traverse cosmological distances Read article: Motion through quantum space–time is traced by ‘q-desics’
Earth sciences Research update Will this volcano explode, or just ooze? A new mechanism could hold some answers Discovery of shear-induced bubble formation sheds more light on the divide between eruption and effusion Read article: Will this volcano explode, or just ooze? A new mechanism could hold some answers
Planetary science Research update Components of RNA among life’s building blocks found in NASA asteroid sample Samples from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu found to contain molecules and compounds vital to the origin of life Read article: Components of RNA among life’s building blocks found in NASA asteroid sample
Accelerators and detectors Research update Leftover gamma rays produce medically important radioisotopes GeV-scale bremsstrahlung from an electron accelerator can be used to produce copper-64 and copper-67 Read article: Leftover gamma rays produce medically important radioisotopes
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