Topological matter Research update New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks Device works by monitoring frequency of sound waves propagating through a kagome material Read article: New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks
Quantum Research update Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations “Elegant” result has implications for a quantum internet Read article: Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations
Cosmology Research update Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models Observations of the thermal energy in a baby galaxy cluster 12.4 billion light-years away suggest much more energetic early cluster growth than current theories assume Read article: Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models
Quantum mechanics Research update Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement Quantum state diffusion framework makes it possible to characterize quantum measurement in terms of entropy production Read article: Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement
Instrumentation and measurement Research update NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock Precision timekeeper is just 5% the size of a conventional clock Read article: NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock
Magnetism and spin Research update Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties New use for photolithography could have applications for data storage Read article: Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties
Diagnostic imaging Research update Polarization-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy reveals heart tissue health Label-free imaging technique can distinguish diseased cardiac tissue from healthy tissue and identify different types of fibrosis Read article: Polarization-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy reveals heart tissue health
Cosmology Research update Gravitational lensing sheds new light on Hubble constant controversy Astronomers calculate new value for the universe's expansion Read article: Gravitational lensing sheds new light on Hubble constant controversy
Biomedical devices Research update RFID-tagged drug capsule lets doctors know when it has been swallowed A dissolvable drug capsule uses radiofrequency signals to ensure that people are taking their medication on schedule Read article: RFID-tagged drug capsule lets doctors know when it has been swallowed
Quantum optics Research update Quantum state teleported between quantum dots at telecoms wavelengths Frequency-converted photons are key to proof-of-principle experiment Read article: Quantum state teleported between quantum dots at telecoms wavelengths
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