Quantum optics Research update Quantum simulators shed new light on magnetic phase transitions Separate experiments use ions and Rydberg atoms for qubits Read article: Quantum simulators shed new light on magnetic phase transitions
Emerging therapies Research update Magnesium-containing hydrogel supports bone regeneration A novel hydrogel, engineered to incorporate and release magnesium ions at a controlled rate, could aid bone healing Read article: Magnesium-containing hydrogel supports bone regeneration
Biophysics Research update Simple swimmer could drive tiny robots Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Simple swimmer could drive tiny robots
Optical physics Research update Microwaves in metamaterial perform quantum search Entanglement-free approach achieves efficiency unattainable by classical algorithms Read article: Microwaves in metamaterial perform quantum search
Neural engineering Research update Hand movements preserved in the brains of amputees Machine learning decodes brain activity resulting from attempted hand movements of amputees Read article: Hand movements preserved in the brains of amputees
Soft matter and liquids Research update Mechanical metamaterial twists when squeezed Flash Physics: need-to-know updates from the world of physics Read article: Mechanical metamaterial twists when squeezed
Emerging therapies Research update Smart bandage boosts healing A multi-purpose bandage enables customizable and more efficient treatment of chronic wounds and battlefield injuries
Astroparticle physics Research update IceCube tests Standard Model with neutrinos from below Attenuation of high-energy particles that pass through the Earth supports theoretical predictions of neutrino–matter interaction Read article: IceCube tests Standard Model with neutrinos from below
Materials Research update 4D electron microscopy reveals nano eutectic reactions Caltech researchers capture nanosecond frames during eutectic transformation with 4D electron microscopy Read article: 4D electron microscopy reveals nano eutectic reactions
Medical physics Research update Shining light on colorectal cancer Researchers are developing a novel intraluminal sensor to monitor the large intestine's health and recovery during and after surgery Read article: Shining light on colorectal cancer