Imaging Research update Deep-sea imaging reveals how tectonic plates slide New layer of melt seen at plate–mantle boundary Read article: Deep-sea imaging reveals how tectonic plates slide
Atmosphere Research update Atmospheric ozone variations could affect transatlantic fliers Scientists question current avoidance strategy Read article: Atmospheric ozone variations could affect transatlantic fliers
Quantum optics Research update Physicists bang the drum for quantum memory Data stored and retrieved on thin aluminium disc using vibrations Read article: Physicists bang the drum for quantum memory
Optical physics Research update Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow X-ray studies could lead to new types of designer materials Read article: Nanoparticle coatings determine how superlattices grow
Structure and dynamics Research update Micro black holes could form at lower-than-expected energies Colliding particles act like gravitational lenses and focus energy to form a single black hole Read article: Micro black holes could form at lower-than-expected energies
Quantum mechanics Research update Feynman’s double-slit experiment gets a makeover Latest version of famous thought experiment is truest yet, say physicists Read article: Feynman’s double-slit experiment gets a makeover
Telescopes and space missions Research update Cold hydrogen molecules found on hot stars Surprise discovery could improve our understanding of white dwarfs Read article: Cold hydrogen molecules found on hot stars
Optical physics Research update Holographic imaging technique looks through flames Method could be used by firefighters, as well as in biomedical monitors Read article: Holographic imaging technique looks through flames
Transport properties Research update Quantum refrigerator is efficient and reusable Tunnelling electrons chill large objects to below 300 mK Read article: Quantum refrigerator is efficient and reusable
Quantum optics Research update First weak measurements made on optical polarization states Technique could find use in quantum computers Read article: First weak measurements made on optical polarization states
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