Quantum optics Research update Secure quantum communications go the distance New encryption scheme foils eavesdroppers Read article: Secure quantum communications go the distance
Telescopes and space missions Research update Rosetta scientists land probe on comet for first time European Space Agency's 'Philae' module touches down safely onto comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko Read article: Rosetta scientists land probe on comet for first time
Surfaces and interfaces Research update ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton Physicists turn quantum problem into an opportunity Read article: ‘Quantum reporters’ measure magnetic resonance of one proton
Telescopes and space missions Research update ‘Spectacular’ image shows planet formation in action New ALMA observation is like a very early snapshot of our solar system Read article: ‘Spectacular’ image shows planet formation in action
Ultracold matter Research update Colliding Bose–Einstein condensates vanish from sight Matter-wave solitons pass straight through each other Read article: Colliding Bose–Einstein condensates vanish from sight
Materials Research update Carbon nanotubes make molybdenum disulfide more active The catalytic activity of 2D MoS2 nanosheets benefits from single-walled carbon nanotubes using a scalable production process Read article: Carbon nanotubes make molybdenum disulfide more active
Mathematical physics Research update A few long jumps can make an epidemic Physicists simulate how long-distance travel spreads disease
Surfaces and interfaces Research update How to control magnetic atoms on graphene Discovery could lead to high-density data storage Read article: How to control magnetic atoms on graphene
Telescopes and space missions Research update Planet-forming stream found in binary star system Flowing gas and dust could feed planet formation in multiple-star systems Read article: Planet-forming stream found in binary star system
Transport properties Research update Plasmons convert light into a voltage Discovery of 'plasmoelectric effect' could lead to new solar cells Read article: Plasmons convert light into a voltage
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