Dark matter and energy Research update Axion quasiparticle appears in a topological antiferromagnet New finding could aid the search for fundamental axions, say physicists Read article: Axion quasiparticle appears in a topological antiferromagnet
Materials for energy Research update Fluid electrodes make soft, stretchable batteries New structure might be used in next-generation wearable electronics Read article: Fluid electrodes make soft, stretchable batteries
Astronomy and space Research update Exoplanet could be in a perpendicular orbit around two brown dwarfs Observation expands the diversity of known planetary systems Read article: Exoplanet could be in a perpendicular orbit around two brown dwarfs
Integrated optics Research update Photonic computer chips perform as well as purely electronic counterparts, say researchers New light-based chips could boost machine leaning Read article: Photonic computer chips perform as well as purely electronic counterparts, say researchers
Neural engineering Research update Brain region used for speech decoding also supports BCI cursor control Clinical case study provides step towards a multimodal brain–computer interface that combines speech decoding with computer control via cursor and click Read article: Brain region used for speech decoding also supports BCI cursor control
Magnetism and spin Research update Layer-spintronics makes its debut New technique does away with the need for strong magnetic fields to control spin currents Read article: Layer-spintronics makes its debut
Quantum Research update New research suggests gravity might emerge from quantum information theory Theoretical study offers novel insights into the nature of spacetime and matter interactions Read article: New research suggests gravity might emerge from quantum information theory
Quantum computing Research update Quantum transducer enables optical control of a superconducting qubit Physicists create the first device that can control a superconducting microwave qubit using only light Read article: Quantum transducer enables optical control of a superconducting qubit
Quantum mechanics Research update Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality? “Toy model” could be tested using photons Read article: Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality?
Planetary science Research update Solar wind burst caused a heatwave on Jupiter New analysis of 2017 data suggest that the Jovian atmosphere is not as self-contained as scientists thought Read article: Solar wind burst caused a heatwave on Jupiter
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