Detectors and sensors Research update Quantum filter integrates 20,000 Josephson junctions SQIFs could be used as radio-frequency detectors Read article: Quantum filter integrates 20,000 Josephson junctions
Earth sciences Research update Magnetic vortices record history of Earth’s magnetic field Ancient rock record remains unaltered by vast temperature fluctuations Read article: Magnetic vortices record history of Earth’s magnetic field
2D materials Research update Graphene doped with hydrogen reveals its magnetism Long-range magnetic order prevalent across the lattice at 5 K Read article: Graphene doped with hydrogen reveals its magnetism
Stars and solar physics Research update Supernova sediments still rain down on Earth and the Moon New evidence confirms multiple supernova explosions took place in the solar system's neighbourhood relatively recently Read article: Supernova sediments still rain down on Earth and the Moon
Nanomaterials Research update Carbon nanotubes light up on photonic chips Nanotube-integrated waveguide could easily be adapted into optical circuits of the future Read article: Carbon nanotubes light up on photonic chips
Particles and interactions Research update Theorizing about the LHC’s 750 GeV bump Four new papers try to explain a tantalizing excess of photon pairs Read article: Theorizing about the LHC’s 750 GeV bump
Biophysics Research update ‘Cool’ Saharan ants’ silver hairs cause total internal reflection Desert-dwelling ant can survive temperatures of more than 50 °C because body hairs reflect light and stop them from overheating Read article: ‘Cool’ Saharan ants’ silver hairs cause total internal reflection
Optical physics Research update Patterned liquid crystals guide light through planar lens Research could help to develop "smart" glass of the future Read article: Patterned liquid crystals guide light through planar lens
Ultrafast science Research update The single-atom engine that could Scaled-up power output from single-calcium-ion engine is equivalent to that of a car engine Read article: The single-atom engine that could
Education and outreach Research update Computer gamers solve quantum problems Citizen-science initiative harnesses the brainpower of more than 10,000 people Read article: Computer gamers solve quantum problems