Particles and interactions Research update CERN discovers Higgs-like boson But is the new particle the Higgs as we know it? Read article: CERN discovers Higgs-like boson
Superconductivity Research update Space–time crystals on the horizon How to build a crystal that is ordered in time as well as space Read article: Space–time crystals on the horizon
Detectors and sensors Research update Tiny pressure sensor takes off Butterfly aerodynamics measured for the first time Read article: Tiny pressure sensor takes off
Agriculture Research update Web behaviour could track corn-planting dates Search engine tool offers timely regional data Read article: Web behaviour could track corn-planting dates
Telescopes and space missions Research update Super-tornadoes spotted in the Sun Giant swirls of gas could explain why the corona is so hot Read article: Super-tornadoes spotted in the Sun
Transport properties Research update Graphene drumheads double as quantum dots Strain alters the electronic properties of carbon-based material Read article: Graphene drumheads double as quantum dots
Transport properties Research update Hydrogel electronics makes its debut Nanostructured gel could lead to better sensors and supercapacitors Read article: Hydrogel electronics makes its debut
Quantum optics Research update Putting a new twist on optical communications Orbital angular momentum boosts data transmission Read article: Putting a new twist on optical communications
Lasers Research update Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria Spectroscopy technique monitors decontamination Read article: Frequency comb helps kill dangerous bacteria
Transport properties Research update Plasmons spotted in graphene Gate-controlled devices could act as optical switches Read article: Plasmons spotted in graphene
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