Stars and solar physics Research update Searching for magnetic monopoles in polar rocks Method advantageous for a range of monopole masses and charges Read article: Searching for magnetic monopoles in polar rocks
Quantum optics Research update Physicists extract photons from diamond ring New device could be used in quantum repeaters Read article: Physicists extract photons from diamond ring
Transport properties Research update Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow Effects could have applications in microfluidic systems Read article: Voltage boosts bubble fluid flow
Metrology Research update Cellular networks could map rainfall patterns Method could be used for real-time rainfall monitoring Read article: Cellular networks could map rainfall patterns
Ultracold matter Research update Stored photons interact in atom cloud Technique could lead to photon logic gates Read article: Stored photons interact in atom cloud
Structure and dynamics Research update Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR Molecular samples detected and imaged at room temperature Read article: Diamond downsizes classical MRI and NMR
Biophysics Research update Human hearing is highly nonlinear Ability to determine pitch and timing of sounds beats uncertainty limit Read article: Human hearing is highly nonlinear
Ultrafast science Research update Neutrons on a lab bench Laser device could provide compact intense source of neutrons Read article: Neutrons on a lab bench
Structure and dynamics Research update Source produces indistinguishable electrons Technique could help entangle electrons in the future Read article: Source produces indistinguishable electrons
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand Technique requires no heat, light or electricity Read article: Nanosilicon produces hydrogen on demand
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