Structure and dynamics Research update Unexpected ‘ridge’ seen in CMS collision data again "Ridge" could be theoretical form of matter known as a "colour glass condensate" Read article: Unexpected ‘ridge’ seen in CMS collision data again
Structure and dynamics Research update Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets New method is inexpensive, highly sensitive and portable Read article: Physicists detect malaria using light and magnets
Surfaces and interfaces Research update New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time Equation can be applied from nano to macro scales Read article: New formula explains the dynamics of fractal growth over time
Transport properties Research update Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances Tiny filaments allow micro-organisms to flourish without oxygen Read article: Bacteria ‘wires’ conduct electrons over centimetre distances
Quantum optics Research update Physicists entangle 100,000 photons Squeezed-vacuum states could boost quantum cryptography Read article: Physicists entangle 100,000 photons
Diversity and inclusion Research update Physicists show bias against female job applicants Men are offered higher salaries in hiring study Read article: Physicists show bias against female job applicants
Soft matter and liquids Research update Silvery fish fool predators with their skin Biological cloaking could be applied to optical devices Read article: Silvery fish fool predators with their skin
Philosophy, sociology and religion Research update Guilty verdict for Italian earthquake scientists Committee issued false reassurances, says court Read article: Guilty verdict for Italian earthquake scientists
Optical physics Research update Chip puts a twist on light Optical vortices from tiny devices could boost quantum computers Read article: Chip puts a twist on light
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Nanolayers make a coating of many colours Semiconductor film changes hue with thickness Read article: Nanolayers make a coating of many colours
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