Planet-gobbling stars are more common than we thought
Spectral analysis of stellar “twins” also suggests a significant fraction of planetary systems may be unstable
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REBCO high-temperature superconductors are ideal for tokamak magnets, study suggests
Extensive research confirms material’s ability to create compact yet powerful fields
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Quasiparticles called merons appear in a synthetic antiferromagnet for the first time
Collective topological chiral spin textures could lead to new concepts for spintronics devices
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All-optical space-air-sea communication network makes its debut
Prototype system uses four different light sources to transmit information
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Neutron mirror gets a boost from boron carbide
Reflection and polarization benefit from sharper atomic interfaces
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Entangled photons enhance adaptive optical imaging
Quantum-enhanced adaptive optics can produce higher-resolution microscopy images
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Molecular imaging technique could improve breast cancer screening
Low-dose positron emission mammography could prove particularly valuable for detecting cancer in dense breast tissue
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Functional ultrasound imaging provides real-time feedback during spinal surgery
Imaging spinal cord activity during electrical stimulation treatments could help surgeons optimize pain relief outcomes in real time
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New ion trapping approach could help quantum computers scale up
Confining ions with static magnetic and electric fields instead of an oscillating radiofrequency field reduces heating and gives better position control
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Sticky materials un-stick themselves in jumps
New work could change the way we think about how soft materials adhere to surfaces
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