Quantum sensors Research update Quantum sensor detects magnetic and electric fields from a single atom New device is like an MRI machine for quantum materials, say physicists Read article: Quantum sensor detects magnetic and electric fields from a single atom
Quantum Research update Vacuum-sealed tubes could form the backbone of a long-distance quantum network Theoretical study proposes a "revolutionary" new method for constructing the future quantum Internet Read article: Vacuum-sealed tubes could form the backbone of a long-distance quantum network
Water Research update Solar-driven atmospheric water extractor provides continuous freshwater output Standalone device harvests water out of air without requiring maintenance, solely using sunlight Read article: Solar-driven atmospheric water extractor provides continuous freshwater output
Nuclear physics Research update Half-life measurement of samarium-146 could help reveal secrets of the early solar system Isotope is extracted from an accelerator target Read article: Half-life measurement of samarium-146 could help reveal secrets of the early solar system
Detectors and sensors Research update AI-assisted photonic detector identifies fake semiconductor chips New technique could reduce risks of unwanted surveillance, chip failure and theft, say researchers Read article: AI-assisted photonic detector identifies fake semiconductor chips
Radiotherapy Research update Could targeted alpha therapy help treat Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers demonstrate that targeted alpha-particle treatments can reduce the level of amyloid-beta plaque in mouse brain tissues Read article: Could targeted alpha therapy help treat Alzheimer’s disease?
Particles and interactions Research update Multiple molecular hexaquarks are predicted by theoretical study Exotic hadrons comprising six quarks could be observed in future experiments Read article: Multiple molecular hexaquarks are predicted by theoretical study
Accelerators and detectors Research update Quantum dot liquid scintillator could revolutionize neutrino detection A new type of water-based scintillator made from quantum dots could make neutrino detectors safer and cheaper Read article: Quantum dot liquid scintillator could revolutionize neutrino detection
Quantum mechanics Research update Physicists reveal the role of ‘magic’ in quantum computational power Entanglement and magic interact in ways that impact quantum algorithms and physical systems Read article: Physicists reveal the role of ‘magic’ in quantum computational power
Biophysics Research update Cryo-electron tomography reveals structure of Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles in the brain Researchers determine 3D architecture of the amyloid-beta and tau proteins that aggregate in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease Read article: Cryo-electron tomography reveals structure of Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles in the brain