Quantum optics Research update Quantum data are compressed for the first time Physicists manage to squeeze three qubits into two Read article: Quantum data are compressed for the first time
Quantum optics Research update Photons weave their way through a triple slit Path-integral analysis reveals flaw in interpretation of beloved experiment Read article: Photons weave their way through a triple slit
Telescopes and space missions Research update India’s Mangalyaan satellite successfully in orbit around Mars Triumphant maiden mission carried out on a shoestring budget Read article: India’s Mangalyaan satellite successfully in orbit around Mars
Transport properties Research update Nuclear spins control electrical currents Room-temperature technique could be used in spin-based memories Read article: Nuclear spins control electrical currents
Telescopes and space missions Research update BICEP2 gravitational wave result bites the dust thanks to new Planck data Planck and BICEP2 to carry out a joint analysis of data for definitive answer Read article: BICEP2 gravitational wave result bites the dust thanks to new Planck data
Cosmology Research update Gargantuan black hole found at the heart of dwarf galaxy Many previously hidden black holes may lie in compact star systems Read article: Gargantuan black hole found at the heart of dwarf galaxy
Transport properties Research update New plasmonic nanolaser is cavity-free Proposed device could improve optical telecommunications Read article: New plasmonic nanolaser is cavity-free
Nanomaterials Research update Tiny scaffolds toughen ceramics Lightweight material springs back after being deformed Read article: Tiny scaffolds toughen ceramics
Telescopes and space missions Research update Rosetta reveals its target landing site Mission will aim for comet's head this November Read article: Rosetta reveals its target landing site
Soft matter and liquids Research update Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs New non-invasive technique could help monitor cystic-fibrosis treatments Read article: Synchrotron X-rays track fluids in the lungs
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