Metrology Research update New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison Fibre and satellites connections span two continents Read article: New definition of second ticks closer after international optical-clock comparison
Magnetism and spin Research update New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance "Remarkable" new model of quantum double-exchange ferromagnets could produce fresh insights into these technologically-important materials Read article: New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance
Condensed matter Research update Coulomb liquid emerges from five electrons in a semiconductor Study could shed light on exotic phases of matter Read article: Coulomb liquid emerges from five electrons in a semiconductor
Astronomy and space Research update X-rays reveal a cosmic filament New study shines a light on missing baryonic matter Read article: X-rays reveal a cosmic filament
Advanced materials Research update Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically Counterintuitive discovery could help develop new technologies that control light Read article: Symmetric crystals can absorb light asymmetrically
Mathematics and computation Research update Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique Simulations could connect laser experiments to quantum electrodynamics Read article: Quantum vacuum fluctuations illuminated by new computational technique
Advanced materials Research update Soliton structure protects superfluorescence New work could help in the development of materials that host exotic coherent quantum states under ambient conditions Read article: Soliton structure protects superfluorescence
Particle and nuclear Research update Photon collisions provide a glimpse of gluons inside nuclei Photoproduction of J/psi mesons reveals new surprises Read article: Photon collisions provide a glimpse of gluons inside nuclei
Optical components Research update Single silicon chip processes optical and microwave signals Researchers create a photonic engine that can manipulate microwave and optical signals and convert the signals between the two domains Read article: Single silicon chip processes optical and microwave signals
Data acquisition and analysis Research update Statistical physics reveals how ‘condenser’ occupations limit worker mobility New statistical physics analysis of the French labour market could improve the efficiency of employment markets and help workers adapt to shocks like technological change or economic crises Read article: Statistical physics reveals how ‘condenser’ occupations limit worker mobility