Quantum mechanics Research update Entanglement distributed over 1200 km by quantum satellite Orbiting photon source shatters distance record Read article: Entanglement distributed over 1200 km by quantum satellite
Telescopes and space missions Research update China launches X-ray telescope Black holes and neutron stars will be studied by the new instrument Read article: China launches X-ray telescope
Polymers Research update Octopus-inspired adhesive could heal wounds Tiny suction cups could also improve semiconductor manufacturing Read article: Octopus-inspired adhesive could heal wounds
Soft matter and liquids Research update Rotational superradiance spotted as water swirls down a drain "Bathtub-wave" experiment could shed light on black-hole physics Read article: Rotational superradiance spotted as water swirls down a drain
Transport properties Research update Superfluid polaritons seen at room temperature Quasiparticles could be put to work in optical circuits Read article: Superfluid polaritons seen at room temperature
Telescopes and space missions Research update A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars Scientists develop a device to sweep away Martian dust Read article: A ‘plasma broom’ for cleaning on Mars
Soft matter and liquids Research update Is turbulent flow universal after all? Logarithmic relation holds true for different channel types Read article: Is turbulent flow universal after all?
Composites Research update Smart sponge demonstrates tunable surface slipperiness Surface slipperiness is a critical property within material development in the medical and technology fields Read article: Smart sponge demonstrates tunable surface slipperiness
Optical physics Research update Fibre-linked atomic clocks put special relativity to the test Time dilation confirmed to one part in 100 million by researchers in three European nations Read article: Fibre-linked atomic clocks put special relativity to the test
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Robust marbles are made of air Tough microsphere shells protect gas bubbles
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