Quantum Research update Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations “Elegant” result has implications for a quantum internet Read article: Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations
Cosmology Research update Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models Observations of the thermal energy in a baby galaxy cluster 12.4 billion light-years away suggest much more energetic early cluster growth than current theories assume Read article: Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models
Quantum mechanics Research update Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement Quantum state diffusion framework makes it possible to characterize quantum measurement in terms of entropy production Read article: Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement
Instrumentation and measurement Research update NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock Precision timekeeper is just 5% the size of a conventional clock Read article: NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock
Magnetism and spin Research update Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties New use for photolithography could have applications for data storage Read article: Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties
Diagnostic imaging Research update Polarization-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy reveals heart tissue health Label-free imaging technique can distinguish diseased cardiac tissue from healthy tissue and identify different types of fibrosis Read article: Polarization-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy reveals heart tissue health
Cosmology Research update Gravitational lensing sheds new light on Hubble constant controversy Astronomers calculate new value for the universe's expansion Read article: Gravitational lensing sheds new light on Hubble constant controversy
Biomedical devices Research update RFID-tagged drug capsule lets doctors know when it has been swallowed A dissolvable drug capsule uses radiofrequency signals to ensure that people are taking their medication on schedule Read article: RFID-tagged drug capsule lets doctors know when it has been swallowed
Quantum optics Research update Quantum state teleported between quantum dots at telecoms wavelengths Frequency-converted photons are key to proof-of-principle experiment Read article: Quantum state teleported between quantum dots at telecoms wavelengths
Stars and solar physics Research update Solar storms could be forecast by monitoring cosmic rays Forbush decrease effect is tracked between the Sun and Earth Read article: Solar storms could be forecast by monitoring cosmic rays