Quantum mechanics Research update Schrödinger’s cat lives and dies in two boxes at once Physicists create a double cat state in two entangled microwave cavities Read article: Schrödinger’s cat lives and dies in two boxes at once
Ultrafast science Research update Coherent terahertz radiation created in laser plasmas New technique could lead to intense tabletop terahertz sources Read article: Coherent terahertz radiation created in laser plasmas
Stars and solar physics Research update Did solar superflares spark life on Earth? Huge storms on the Sun could have disrupted our planet's magnetic shield Read article: Did solar superflares spark life on Earth?
Biophysics Research update Protons swim with ease through shark jelly Discovery could help to explain how some fish detect tiny electric fields Read article: Protons swim with ease through shark jelly
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
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