States of matter Research update How hot can you make a solid before it melts? Superheated gold stays solid at temperatures far beyond the predicted "entropy catastrophe" Read article: How hot can you make a solid before it melts?
Biophysics Research update Researchers perform first real-time visualization of human embryo implantation Imaging platform visualizes the mechanical forces exerted by embryos implanting in the uterus Read article: Researchers perform first real-time visualization of human embryo implantation
Soft matter and liquids Research update Melting ice propels itself across a patterned surface Ratcheting effect could lead to better de-icing Read article: Melting ice propels itself across a patterned surface
Earth sciences Research update Android phone network makes an effective early warning system for earthquakes Smartphone-based approach could supplement existing seismic detector networks Read article: Android phone network makes an effective early warning system for earthquakes
Mathematical physics Research update Predicted quasiparticles called ‘neglectons’ hold promise for robust, universal quantum computing Discovery could lift theoretical constraints on calculations achievable with certain types of topological quantum computers Read article: Predicted quasiparticles called ‘neglectons’ hold promise for robust, universal quantum computing
Characterization and modelling Research update Graphite ‘hijacks’ the journey from molten carbon to diamond Machine-learning-based molecular simulations reveal unexpected crystallization pathway Read article: Graphite ‘hijacks’ the journey from molten carbon to diamond
Climate Research update Jet stream study set to improve future climate predictions New findings help meteorologists better understand the physical mechanisms driving climate change, particularly the role of atmospheric circulation Read article: Jet stream study set to improve future climate predictions
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Physicists get dark excitons under control New capability could make it easier to generate single pairs of entangled photons on demand using semiconductor quantum dots Read article: Physicists get dark excitons under control
Particle therapy Research update Amorphous carbon membrane creates precision proton beams for cancer therapy Ultraclean monolayer amorphous carbon can be used to generate high-current, low-scattering proton treatment beams Read article: Amorphous carbon membrane creates precision proton beams for cancer therapy
Accelerators and detectors Research update Elusive scattering of antineutrinos from nuclei spotted using small detector Interaction could lead to experiments that challenge the Standard Model Read article: Elusive scattering of antineutrinos from nuclei spotted using small detector
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