Optics and photonics Research update Tantala 3D integrated circuits deliver a rainbow of laser light Devices could help miniaturize laser-based technologies Read article: Tantala 3D integrated circuits deliver a rainbow of laser light
Artificial intelligence Research update Meta-design: language models generate novel quantum experiments Researchers stretch the limits of how far artificial intelligence can contribute to scientific discovery Read article: Meta-design: language models generate novel quantum experiments
States of matter Research update Scientists find a new critical point in supercooled water X-ray experiments provide further evidence that water exists in two distinct phases Read article: Scientists find a new critical point in supercooled water
Devices and structures Research update Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption Hafnium-oxide based nanomaterial mimics the mechanisms of the human brain Read article: Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption
Quantum Research update Collisional quantum gates created using fermionic atoms Architectures could support quantum-chemistry simulations Read article: Collisional quantum gates created using fermionic atoms
Quantum Research update Gauge theory could give quantum error correction a boost Concept from theoretical physics could reduce qubit requirements Read article: Gauge theory could give quantum error correction a boost
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Laser-driven free electron laser runs for more than eight hours Laser stabilization system boosts quality of electron bunches Read article: Laser-driven free electron laser runs for more than eight hours
Structure and properties Research update Want to make a peptide material go from soft to stiff? Just add water Discovery could facilitate the large-scale fabrication of materials that adapt to changing conditions Read article: Want to make a peptide material go from soft to stiff? Just add water
Instrumentation and measurement Research update ‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging Transmission electron microscopy probes solid–liquid interfaces Read article: ‘Nano-aquariums’ deliver atomic-resolution imaging
Atmosphere Research update Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers Studying how pollen is dispersed from trees when the wind blows could help urban planners mitigate future exposure to airborne pollen grains Read article: Pollen dispersion study offers hope for hay fever sufferers
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