Metrology Research update Ion-clock transition could benefit quantum computing and nuclear physics Deformed nucleus makes multi-ion design easier Read article: Ion-clock transition could benefit quantum computing and nuclear physics
Quantum mechanics Research update Einstein’s recoiling slit experiment realized at the quantum limit A century-old thought experiment on wave–particle duality is brought into the laboratory using a single trapped atom Read article: Einstein’s recoiling slit experiment realized at the quantum limit
Planetary science Research update Uranus and Neptune may be more rocky than icy, say astrophysicists Novel modelling approach suggests that the traditionally ice-rich image of these planets may be skewed Read article: Uranus and Neptune may be more rocky than icy, say astrophysicists
Mathematics and computation Research update String-theory concept boosts understanding of biological networks Better imaging data point to surface minimization Read article: String-theory concept boosts understanding of biological networks
Quantum computing Research update Could silicon become the bedrock of quantum computers? Australian spin-out Silicon Quantum Computing makes the case with a modality-leading 11-qubit processor Read article: Could silicon become the bedrock of quantum computers?
Topological matter Research update New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks Device works by monitoring frequency of sound waves propagating through a kagome material Read article: New sensor uses topological material to detect helium leaks
Quantum Research update Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations “Elegant” result has implications for a quantum internet Read article: Encrypted qubits can be cloned and stored in multiple locations
Cosmology Research update Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models Observations of the thermal energy in a baby galaxy cluster 12.4 billion light-years away suggest much more energetic early cluster growth than current theories assume Read article: Hot ancient galaxy cluster challenges current cosmological models
Quantum mechanics Research update Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement Quantum state diffusion framework makes it possible to characterize quantum measurement in terms of entropy production Read article: Modelling wavefunction collapse as a continuous flow yields insights on the nature of measurement
Instrumentation and measurement Research update NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock Precision timekeeper is just 5% the size of a conventional clock Read article: NPL unveils miniature atomic fountain clock