Quantum optics Research update Physicists reveal a quantum Cheshire cat In the quantum world, a cat and its grin really can be in two different places Read article: Physicists reveal a quantum Cheshire cat
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum state endures for 39 minutes at room temperature Solid-state breakthough could lead to quantum money Read article: Quantum state endures for 39 minutes at room temperature
Particles and interactions Research update Search for electron’s electric dipole moment narrows Latest measurement shows no signs of new physics Read article: Search for electron’s electric dipole moment narrows
Ultrafast science Research update Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements New ultrasound method visualizes slow-flowing blood Read article: Thermal technique improves blood-flow measurements
Nanomaterials Research update Locust eardrum is a tiny frequency analyser Insect study could lead to better microphones Read article: Locust eardrum is a tiny frequency analyser
Transport properties Research update Unpaired spins make graphene magnetic Ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic ordering persists above room temperature Read article: Unpaired spins make graphene magnetic
Quantum optics Research update Relativity revives quantum secrecy scheme Physicists create sealed envelope that spans 9000 km Read article: Relativity revives quantum secrecy scheme
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Do cloaked objects shine brightly? New work suggests most cloaking would make objects more visible Read article: Do cloaked objects shine brightly?
Quantum optics Research update Blue could be the colour for quantum computers Electrons in dye molecule have surprisingly long decoherence time Read article: Blue could be the colour for quantum computers
Transport properties Research update Quantum Hall effect created using light Lattice of waveguides provides topological protection Read article: Quantum Hall effect created using light
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