Quantum Research update When a little can mean a lot In a quantum world, a single extra bit can greatly increase the information in a message
Superconductivity Research update Superconducting quantum computing Macroscopic circuits behave like single quantum objects
Superconductivity Research update Magnesium diboride at the double Physicists have seen two superconducting energy gaps in magnesium diboride Read article: Magnesium diboride at the double
Particles and interactions Research update BaBar detects new particle A novel D-meson has been seen at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Read article: BaBar detects new particle
Plasma physics Research update Cold plasmas destroy bacteria Plasmas could be used to sterilize medical equipment Read article: Cold plasmas destroy bacteria
Telescopes and space missions Research update Titan may have an icy surface Physicists have found evidence for water ice on Saturn’s largest moon Read article: Titan may have an icy surface
Biophysics Research update Physicists investigate brain power Israeli researchers have created electrically active networks of neurons in the lab Read article: Physicists investigate brain power
Nuclear physics Research update Bismuth breaks half-life record for alpha decay French researchers have measured the longest ever radioactive half-life for alpha decay
Transport properties Research update Computer models make “super-alloys” Japanese researchers have created a new group of alloys with exceptional properties
Quantum mechanics Research update Caesium violates parity in a new way Atomic parity violation has been seen using a novel optical technique Read article: Caesium violates parity in a new way
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