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
Superconductivity Research update Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved Antiferromagnetism is caused by excess iron Read article: Stoichiometric iron telluride is a superconductor: magnetic mystery is solved
Cosmology Research update Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension Two new ways to measure the Hubble constant Read article: Gravitational effects could shed more light on the Hubble tension
Quantum Research update Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller Portable device could find applications in quantum computing and optical clocks Read article: Trapped ion quantum technology gets smaller
Planetary science Research update Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars New analyses of the Jezero impact crater reveal signs of flowing water Read article: Perseverance finds evidence for an ancient river delta on Mars
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