Quantum mechanics Research update Schrödinger cat state sets new size record Clusters containing thousands of metal atoms obey the laws of quantum mechanics, say physicists Read article: Schrödinger cat state sets new size record
Cosmology Research update Interactions between dark matter and neutrinos could resolve a cosmic discrepancy Finding challenges the standard model of cosmology Read article: Interactions between dark matter and neutrinos could resolve a cosmic discrepancy
Neural engineering Research update Implanted electrodes provide intuitive control of prosthetic hand Signals recorded by implanted electrodes enable accurate prosthetic control of hand and wrist movements under real-world conditions Read article: Implanted electrodes provide intuitive control of prosthetic hand
Astronomy and space Research update New cosmic map will put dark-matter theories to the test COSMOS-Web uses JWST’s enhanced imaging capabilities Read article: New cosmic map will put dark-matter theories to the test
Particle therapy Research update Multi-ion cancer therapy tackles the LET trilemma Particle therapy using a mix of carbon-, oxygen- and neon-ion beams helps tune the fine balance between range robustness, uniform dose and high linear energy transfer Read article: Multi-ion cancer therapy tackles the LET trilemma
Materials Research update New project takes aim at theory-experiment gap in materials data MaterialsGalaxy platform will reduce unhelpful “silos” within the field, say scientists Read article: New project takes aim at theory-experiment gap in materials data
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Cavity-based X-ray laser delivers high-quality pulses Electron undulator amplifies X-ray beam Read article: Cavity-based X-ray laser delivers high-quality pulses
Pollution Research update Scientists quantify behaviour of micro- and nanoplastics in city environments New insight into the behaviour of atmospheric plastics could be beneficial for investigating their effects on climate, ecosystems and human health Read article: Scientists quantify behaviour of micro- and nanoplastics in city environments
Metrology Research update Ion-clock transition could benefit quantum computing and nuclear physics Deformed nucleus makes multi-ion design easier Read article: Ion-clock transition could benefit quantum computing and nuclear physics
Quantum mechanics Research update Einstein’s recoiling slit experiment realized at the quantum limit A century-old thought experiment on wave–particle duality is brought into the laboratory using a single trapped atom Read article: Einstein’s recoiling slit experiment realized at the quantum limit
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