Quantum optics Research update Quantum photonics network passes a scaling-up milestone Fibre-based circuit functions as a programmable router for entangled light Read article: Quantum photonics network passes a scaling-up milestone
Biomedical devices Research update Band-aid like wearable sensor continuously monitors foetal movement An adhesive pressure–strain sensor system that can detect reduced foetal movement could provide a promising new tool for maternity care Read article: Band-aid like wearable sensor continuously monitors foetal movement
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