Read article: No-go theorem illuminates how quantum processes are constrained by classical causality Quantum mechanics Research update No-go theorem illuminates how quantum processes are constrained by classical causality Systems with indefinite causal order must be nonlocal in space–time
Read article: Magnetic particle imaging designed for the human brain Diagnostic imaging Research update Magnetic particle imaging designed for the human brain Proof-of-concept MPI system provides a pathway towards functional human neuroimaging
Read article: Antimatter partner of hyperhelium-4 is spotted at CERN Nuclear physics Research update Antimatter partner of hyperhelium-4 is spotted at CERN Observation backs up the statistical hadronization model
Read article: Altermagnets imaged at the nanoscale Magnetism and spin Research update Altermagnets imaged at the nanoscale Study provides insights into the nature of this recently-discovered class of magnetism
Read article: Very thin films of a novel semimetal conduct electricity better than copper Advanced materials Research update Very thin films of a novel semimetal conduct electricity better than copper Result in niobium phosphide contradicts typical metal behaviour
Read article: Higher-order brain function revealed by new analysis of fMRI data Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Higher-order brain function revealed by new analysis of fMRI data Technique distinguishes between tasks done by subjects
Read article: Quasiparticles become massless – but only when they’re moving in the right direction Topological matter Research update Quasiparticles become massless – but only when they’re moving in the right direction Spectroscopy measurements reveal "smoking gun" signature of semi-Dirac fermions in a topological semimetal
Read article: Sun-like stars produce ‘superflares’ about once a century Stars and solar physics Research update Sun-like stars produce ‘superflares’ about once a century Highly energetic events happen much more often than previously thought, say astronomers
Read article: Solid-state nuclear clocks brought closer by physical vapour deposition Metrology Research update Solid-state nuclear clocks brought closer by physical vapour deposition Fabrication technique reduces amount of expensive isotope needed
Read article: New method recycles quantum dots used in microscopic lasers Materials Research update New method recycles quantum dots used in microscopic lasers Expensive and sometimes toxic elements can be reused in new devices
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays