Stars and solar physics Research update Lasers ignite ‘supernovae’ in the lab Experiment studies effects of turbulence on powerful magnetic fields Read article: Lasers ignite ‘supernovae’ in the lab
Planetary science Research update Exoplanets found orbiting former extragalactic star One of the oldest habitable worlds found to date Read article: Exoplanets found orbiting former extragalactic star
Ultrafast science Research update Plans unveiled for world’s first X-ray frequency comb Device could put fundamental physics to the test Read article: Plans unveiled for world’s first X-ray frequency comb
Imaging Research update Functional MRI tracks neurotransmitters Method could study important brain functions by mapping neural signals Read article: Functional MRI tracks neurotransmitters
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists lock in on proton’s magnetic moment New result 760 times more precise than previous measurement Read article: Physicists lock in on proton’s magnetic moment
Transport properties Research update Phosphorene sees the light Phosphorus allotrope is the new 2D material of choice Read article: Phosphorene sees the light
Transport properties Research update 105-bit optical memory built on a chip Nanophotonic device could be used for optical logic operations of the future Read article: 105-bit optical memory built on a chip
Transport properties Research update Structural supercapacitors take a load on Device could allow house walls to store energy Read article: Structural supercapacitors take a load on
Ultracold matter Research update A quantum accelerometer is being built for navy submarines Atomic interference will guide vessels without GPS Read article: A quantum accelerometer is being built for navy submarines
Transport properties Research update Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene Creation and control of surface plasmon polaritons could boost opto-electronics Read article: Tiny gold bars focus light into graphene
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