Stars and solar physics Research update Ancient star poses galactic puzzle Did it come from another galaxy? Read article: Ancient star poses galactic puzzle
Quantum optics Research update Photon pairs take a quantum walk Optical chip could boost quantum computing Read article: Photon pairs take a quantum walk
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Two legs faster than four in the quantum world Could some nanomachines tunnel through their surroundings? Read article: Two legs faster than four in the quantum world
Optics and photonics Research update Holography puts electrons in a twist 'Vortex beams' created using computer-generated holograms Read article: Holography puts electrons in a twist
Nanomaterials Research update SANE overcomes nanofabrication grand challenges New technique rivals conventional e-beam lithography Read article: SANE overcomes nanofabrication grand challenges
Transport properties Research update Logic circuit takes the heat Mechanical switches could be used in industrial microcontrollers Read article: Logic circuit takes the heat
Stars and solar physics Research update Searching the Sun for dark matter Solar neutrinos could provide clear signal of dark matter captured by our star Read article: Searching the Sun for dark matter
Publishing Research update Peer review highly sensitive to poor refereeing, claim researchers Human foibles may drastically reduce scientific quality Read article: Peer review highly sensitive to poor refereeing, claim researchers
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructure filter zaps bacteria Researchers unveil water purifier made from cotton Read article: Nanostructure filter zaps bacteria
Solar cells Research update ‘Self-repairing’ photovoltaics not damaged by the Sun Plant mimicking device could be 40% efficient at converting incoming sunlight Read article: ‘Self-repairing’ photovoltaics not damaged by the Sun
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