Read article: New type of magnetism appears in a layered semiconductor Magnetism and spin Research update New type of magnetism appears in a layered semiconductor Researchers say they have discovered a kinetic energy-based form of magnetism that does not depend on electron exchange interactions
Read article: New protocol transmits quantum information in complex states of light Cryptography Research update New protocol transmits quantum information in complex states of light Nonlinear optics could hold the key to efficient, quantum-secure data transmission, but not everyone is persuaded
Read article: Spiralling phonons turn a paramagnetic material into a magnet Magnetism and spin Research update Spiralling phonons turn a paramagnetic material into a magnet Collective motion of atoms breaks the time-reversal symmetry of electrons in a rare-earth halide
Read article: Simulations of time travel send quantum metrology back to the future Quantum mechanics Research update Simulations of time travel send quantum metrology back to the future Teleportation of entangled quantum states leads to useful information gain, say theorists
Read article: Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits Quantum computing Research update Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits Landmark in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale, useful quantum computers
Read article: ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices Artificial intelligence Research update ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices System known as "SmartDope" identifies highest-performing semiconductor material in just one day rather than years required for conventional techniques
Read article: Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect Radiotherapy Research update Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect A femtosecond infrared laser tightly focused in ambient air generates a high-dose-rate MeV electron beam
Read article: Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night Materials Research update Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night Technology could be used in clothing and spacesuits
Read article: Crystalline material traps electrons in 3D Superconductivity Research update Crystalline material traps electrons in 3D The material's electronic structure contains flat bands and offers a new platform for studying strongly correlated quantum materials
Read article: Viruses change structure at the temperature of the human body to better infect us Biophysics Research update Viruses change structure at the temperature of the human body to better infect us Neutron scattering technique reveals important phase changes at 37°C that make viral DNA more fluid-like