Superconductivity Research update Has a quantum computer solved the ‘party problem’? D-Wave claims another quantum-computing first Read article: Has a quantum computer solved the ‘party problem’?
Ultrafast science Research update Physicists create ‘molecules’ of light Ultracold atomic gas binds pairs of photons together Read article: Physicists create ‘molecules’ of light
Transport properties Research update US researchers unveil first carbon-nanotube computer New manufacturing techniques could lead to fast and energy-efficient commercial nanotube devices Read article: US researchers unveil first carbon-nanotube computer
Renewables Research update How to store electrical energy as heat New approach could help improve renewable-energy storage Read article: How to store electrical energy as heat
Ultrafast science Research update Scanning tunnelling microscopy and infrared spectroscopy join forces New technique could boost our understanding of surfaces Read article: Scanning tunnelling microscopy and infrared spectroscopy join forces
Ultrafast science Research update LCDs enter the fast lane Subtle effect speeds up liquid-crystal switching by a factor of a million Read article: LCDs enter the fast lane
Telescopes and space missions Research update Is the universe saddle shaped? "Open" geometry could account for Planck anomalies Read article: Is the universe saddle shaped?
Ultracold matter Research update Molecules line up in laser grid Long-range interactions between cold molecules could allow studies of quantum magnetism Read article: Molecules line up in laser grid
Telescopes and space missions Research update Inflatable antenna could send tiny satellites beyond Earth orbit CubeSats could soon embark on interplanetary missions Read article: Inflatable antenna could send tiny satellites beyond Earth orbit
Particles and interactions Research update Experiment probes strength of the weak interaction Proton's "weak charge" could reveal new physics Read article: Experiment probes strength of the weak interaction
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