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Superconductivity Research update New clues in search for theory of superconductivity Novel magnetic excitations have been observed in two different high-temperature cuprate superconductors
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Mathematical physics Research update Physicists tackle EU constitution Polish researchers have devised a system to ensure that the votes of all European citizens carry the same weight
Read article: Solar explosions seen in 3D Stars and solar physics Research update Solar explosions seen in 3D Space scientists are learning more about the properties of coronal mass ejections
Transport properties Research update Single-electron transistor goes mechanical A tiny vibrating arm could have applications in electronics and fundamental physics
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Nanomaterials Research update Nanotubes switch back and forth Magnetic fields can switch nanotubes between metallic and semiconducting states