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
Nanomaterials Research update Tomography reveals nanocrystal superlattice Technique shows detailed 3D structure of technologically important nanosolids Read article: Tomography reveals nanocrystal superlattice
Quantum mechanics Research update LHCb nails D-meson ‘flipping’ from matter to antimatter New result at 9.1σ could point towards CP violation Read article: LHCb nails D-meson ‘flipping’ from matter to antimatter
Soft matter and liquids Research update Star-shaped waves spotted in shaken fluid Nonlinear waves interact to break symmetry Read article: Star-shaped waves spotted in shaken fluid
Atmosphere Research update Atmospheric electricity affects cloud height Study connects clouds and cosmic rays Read article: Atmospheric electricity affects cloud height
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