Mathematics and computation Research update String-theory concept boosts understanding of biological networks Better imaging data point to surface minimization Read article: String-theory concept boosts understanding of biological networks
Quantum computing Research update Could silicon become the bedrock of quantum computers? Australian spin-out Silicon Quantum Computing makes the case with a modality-leading 11-qubit processor Read article: Could silicon become the bedrock of quantum computers?
Topological matter Research update New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks Device works by monitoring frequency of sound waves propagating through a kagome material Read article: New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks
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