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
Climate Research update Comprehensive study shows cosmic rays are not causing global warming Little correlation is found between cosmic-ray flux and global climate Read article: Comprehensive study shows cosmic rays are not causing global warming
Ultracold matter Research update When few become many: forming a Fermi sea Four fermions suffice in 1D ultracold systems Read article: When few become many: forming a Fermi sea
Quantum mechanics Research update Uncertainty reigns over Heisenberg’s measurement analogy Physicists ponder quantum pioneer's original intention Read article: Uncertainty reigns over Heisenberg’s measurement analogy
Dark matter and energy Research update LUX dark-matter search comes up empty Low-mass WIMPs look less likely Read article: LUX dark-matter search comes up empty
Complex systems Research update Physicists slay ‘dragon kings’ How to prevent extreme events in a chaotic system Read article: Physicists slay ‘dragon kings’
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