Ultrafast science Research update Laser-cooled Bose–Einstein condensate is a first Breakthrough could lead to better atomic clocks and atom lasers Read article: Laser-cooled Bose–Einstein condensate is a first
Telescopes and space missions Research update Xenon forms compound at extreme temperature and pressure Result could unravel mystery of missing noble gas Read article: Xenon forms compound at extreme temperature and pressure
Ultracold matter Research update Atomic Van der Waals force measured for the first time Interaction could find use in quantum logic gates Read article: Atomic Van der Waals force measured for the first time
Optical physics Research update Lensless camera acquires images efficiently New take on compressive sensing could improve surveillance Read article: Lensless camera acquires images efficiently
Optical physics Research update Twisted light carries data over 1 km in optical fibre New "vortex" fibre could lead to a faster Internet Read article: Twisted light carries data over 1 km in optical fibre
Earth sciences Research update Tsunamis could be spotted from magnetic anomalies Deadly waves could be tracked by satellites Read article: Tsunamis could be spotted from magnetic anomalies
Particle and nuclear Research update Laser creates high-energy positron beam Tabletop experiment could simulate astrophysical jets Read article: Laser creates high-energy positron beam
Ultrafast science Research update Earth-observation sensor adapted to hunt explosives System is sensitive and flexible, say inventors Read article: Earth-observation sensor adapted to hunt explosives
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll New approach boosts sensitivity to light Read article: Phototransistor combines graphene and chlorophyll
Nanomaterials Research update Nanoparticles control blood-vessel growth Coated gold particles could inhibit tumours Read article: Nanoparticles control blood-vessel growth
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