Ultracold matter Research update Physicists take ‘snapshots’ of quantum gases in continuous space Innovative imaging technique reveals real space correlations between atoms in quantum systems Read article: Physicists take ‘snapshots’ of quantum gases in continuous space
Particle and nuclear Research update CP violation in baryons is seen for the first time at CERN LHCb result is consistent with the Standard Model, but could provide a path to new physics Read article: CP violation in baryons is seen for the first time at CERN
Quantum mechanics Research update How to keep the second law of thermodynamics from limiting clock precision Certain types of quantum clocks could circumvent thermal dissipation, say physicists Read article: How to keep the second law of thermodynamics from limiting clock precision
Astronomy and space Research update Spacecraft can navigate using light from just two stars Observations from space and Earth reveal location and heading of New Horizons Read article: Spacecraft can navigate using light from just two stars
Accelerators and detectors Research update High-quality muon beam holds promise for future collider Record-breaking 100 keV beam could enable next-generation experiments Read article: High-quality muon beam holds promise for future collider
Medical physics Research update Terahertz optoacoustics allows real-time monitoring of blood sodium levels Researchers find a “cool” way to mitigate background water signals and demonstrate non-invasive blood ion monitoring in living mice Read article: Terahertz optoacoustics allows real-time monitoring of blood sodium levels
Biophysics Research update Hyperdisorder appears in pigment patterns on squid skin Phenomenon also occurs in critical systems found in statistical physics and is directly linked to the animal’s growth Read article: Hyperdisorder appears in pigment patterns on squid skin
Stars and solar physics Research update Astronomers observe the biggest booms since the Big Bang "Extreme nuclear transients" from tidally disrupted heavy stars release more energy than 100 supernovae Read article: Astronomers observe the biggest booms since the Big Bang
Acoustics Research update Acoustic rainbows emerge from novel sound-scattering structure New architecture could be used to create tailored devices that emit or receive only certain frequencies of sound Read article: Acoustic rainbows emerge from novel sound-scattering structure
Astroparticle physics Research update Black holes could act as cosmic supercolliders Particles orbiting a black hole could collide at colossal energies, generating collision products that may offer valuable insights for particle physics Read article: Black holes could act as cosmic supercolliders
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