Transport properties Research update Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material Light-scattering nanowires could boost LEDs and solar cells Read article: Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material
Transport properties Research update Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin Sensors could be used in robotics and for touch-sensitive electronics Read article: Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin
Quantum optics Research update How fat is Schrödinger’s cat? New scale defines the "macroscopicity" of quantum states Read article: How fat is Schrödinger’s cat?
Ultrafast science Research update Atomic magnetometer is most sensitive yet Device does not require shielding from external fields Read article: Atomic magnetometer is most sensitive yet
Quantum optics Research update Third Bell loophole closed for photons Quantum mechanics triumphs once again Read article: Third Bell loophole closed for photons
Transport properties Research update Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot Curious effect could be put to use in "spin caloritronics" Read article: Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot
Transport properties Research update First light from molybdenite transistors Atom-thick materials could find use in optoelectronics Read article: First light from molybdenite transistors
Earth sciences Research update Analysing ash flows from volcanic explosions New model identifies two key effects for ash aggregation Read article: Analysing ash flows from volcanic explosions
Planetary science Research update Dark lightning sheds light on gamma-ray mystery Aircraft passengers could be at risk of radiation exposure Read article: Dark lightning sheds light on gamma-ray mystery
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon 'Quantum Zeno effect' allows for particle-free transfer Read article: Alice and Bob communicate without transferring a single photon
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