Devices and structures Research update Moiré material makes a synaptic transistor for neuromorphic computing New device can recognize similar patterns and operates at room temperatures Read article: Moiré material makes a synaptic transistor for neuromorphic computing
Biomedical devices Research update Cardiac vest creates detailed map of the heart’s electrical activity Non-invasive and radiation-free whole-heart electrophysiological mapping can help identify people at risk of sudden cardiac death Read article: Cardiac vest creates detailed map of the heart’s electrical activity
Magnetism and spin Research update New type of magnetism appears in a layered semiconductor Researchers say they have discovered a kinetic energy-based form of magnetism that does not depend on electron exchange interactions Read article: New type of magnetism appears in a layered semiconductor
Cryptography Research update New protocol transmits quantum information in complex states of light Nonlinear optics could hold the key to efficient, quantum-secure data transmission, but not everyone is persuaded Read article: New protocol transmits quantum information in complex states of light
Magnetism and spin Research update Spiralling phonons turn a paramagnetic material into a magnet Collective motion of atoms breaks the time-reversal symmetry of electrons in a rare-earth halide Read article: Spiralling phonons turn a paramagnetic material into a magnet
Quantum mechanics Research update Simulations of time travel send quantum metrology back to the future Teleportation of entangled quantum states leads to useful information gain, say theorists Read article: Simulations of time travel send quantum metrology back to the future
Quantum computing Research update Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits Landmark in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale, useful quantum computers Read article: Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits
Artificial intelligence Research update ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices System known as "SmartDope" identifies highest-performing semiconductor material in just one day rather than years required for conventional techniques Read article: ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices
Radiotherapy Research update Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect A femtosecond infrared laser tightly focused in ambient air generates a high-dose-rate MeV electron beam Read article: Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect
Materials Research update Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night Technology could be used in clothing and spacesuits Read article: Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night