Transport properties Research update Physicists propose ‘wireless’ solar cells Oxide interfaces could boost solar-cell performance Read article: Physicists propose ‘wireless’ solar cells
Structure and dynamics Research update Quantum computers turn mechanical Qubits might be stored using a tiny piece of vibrating metal Read article: Quantum computers turn mechanical
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings Mass–radius relation for individual discs realized Read article: Physicists discover key to ultra-stable bearings
Structure and dynamics Research update Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed Characteristic signature of neutral-pion decay spotted Read article: Supernova origin of galactic cosmic rays confirmed
Structure and dynamics Research update The quantum coin toss Randomness reflects fundamental uncertainty, not ignorance Read article: The quantum coin toss
Structure and dynamics Research update Tungstenite triangles emit light 2D material could find applications in lasers and LEDs Read article: Tungstenite triangles emit light
Stars and solar physics Research update Extremely bright supernovae may break the Chandrasekhar limit High magnetic fields could let white dwarfs get bigger before exploding Read article: Extremely bright supernovae may break the Chandrasekhar limit
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
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