Transport properties Research update Diamond defect images magnetic domain walls Method could help develop sophisticated spintronic memories Read article: Diamond defect images magnetic domain walls
Quantum computing Research update Is D-Wave’s quantum computer actually a quantum computer? Processor is no better than conventional computer on benchmark test Read article: Is D-Wave’s quantum computer actually a quantum computer?
Ultrafast science Research update Electrons’ magnetic interactions isolated at long last Quantum-information method helps make exquisite measurement Read article: Electrons’ magnetic interactions isolated at long last
Quantum optics Research update Entangled clocks could provide accurate world time standard Network could join the search for new physics Read article: Entangled clocks could provide accurate world time standard
Quantum mechanics Research update Qubits team up to detect errors Record seven-qubit quantum register built Read article: Qubits team up to detect errors
Nuclear physics Research update Shutdown of nuclear-waste site threatens neutrino lab Underground explosion leads to temporary shutdown of EXO-200 Read article: Shutdown of nuclear-waste site threatens neutrino lab
Nanomaterials Research update Using magnetic cooling for ‘green’ refrigeration More efficient energy consumption one advantage of technique Read article: Using magnetic cooling for ‘green’ refrigeration
Particles and interactions Research update EXO-200 narrows its search for Majorana neutrinos Most stringent limit on rate of neutrinoless double β decay set Read article: EXO-200 narrows its search for Majorana neutrinos
Climate Research update Big waves cause trouble for sea ice Wave energy travels further than expected through Antarctic ice Read article: Big waves cause trouble for sea ice
Optical physics Research update New invisibility cloak works for diffuse light Breakthrough could lead to burglar-proof glass for your bathroom window Read article: New invisibility cloak works for diffuse light
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