Nanomaterials Research update ‘Magnetic-charge ice’ slides into view Frustrated material could lead to better computer memories Read article: ‘Magnetic-charge ice’ slides into view
Planetary science Research update Mega-tsunamis shaped ancient Martian shoreline Huge meteorite impacts created a splash in northern Mars 3.4 billion years ago Read article: Mega-tsunamis shaped ancient Martian shoreline
Nanomaterials Research update Artificial optical nanostructure outperforms butterfly wings "Gyroid" photonic crystal could have a number of technological applications Read article: Artificial optical nanostructure outperforms butterfly wings
Detectors and sensors Research update Ultrasensitive magnetic-field sensor could be made from a wobbling compass needle Tiny sliver of cobalt should undergo precession in weak magnetic fields, say physicists Read article: Ultrasensitive magnetic-field sensor could be made from a wobbling compass needle
Quantum optics Research update Photons with half-integer angular momentum are the latest twist on light Surprising effect occurs when light is confined to fewer than three dimensions Read article: Photons with half-integer angular momentum are the latest twist on light
Particles and interactions Research update IceCube’s search for sterile neutrinos draws a blank Measurement at the South Pole rules out previous potential sightings of the hypothetical particles Read article: IceCube’s search for sterile neutrinos draws a blank
Ultrafast science Research update Ultrafast light pulses drive quasiparticle collider Femtosecond resolution of collision dynamics achieved Read article: Ultrafast light pulses drive quasiparticle collider
Ultrafast science Research update Plans for a laser-driven gamma-ray beam are unveiled by physicists Simulations show how electrons zigzagging in a magnetic field could generate megaelectronvolt photons Read article: Plans for a laser-driven gamma-ray beam are unveiled by physicists
Cosmology Research update Parallel-universe search focuses on neutrons Particles could be in a superposition of different branes, say physicists Read article: Parallel-universe search focuses on neutrons
Nuclear physics Research update Elusive nuclear-clock transition spotted in thorium-229 Discovery could lead to much more precise frequency standards Read article: Elusive nuclear-clock transition spotted in thorium-229
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