Read article: Mercury’s superconductivity explained at long last
Researchers unearth a hitherto undescribed electron screening effect that promotes superconductivity in the first superconductor ever discovered
Read article: Compact radiation detector could expedite the use of dynamic PET
A cost-effective, compact detector that non-invasively measures arterial radiotracer concentration could simplify dynamic PET imaging
Read article: ‘World’s smallest photon’ confined in dielectric nanocavity
New research could help in the development of optical chip architectures that consume less energy than their electrical counterparts
Read article: Satellites observe highest volcano plume ever
New work sheds light on how volcanic eruptions affect the climate and could help us better understand processes occurring in the Earth’s mesosphere
Read article: Fallen leaves help remedy iron deficiencies in plants
New spectroscopic measurements reveal the source of vital Fe2+ ions in soil
Read article: Geometric tensor measured in a superconducting quantum circuit
First measurement in a non-Abelian system will be useful for studies of complex systems, with implications for quantum computation and quantum simulation
Read article: LIDAR sensors and tunable lenses could create autofocus glasses
Much research is under way to develop commercial autofocus lenses, but it could be some years before there’s a market-ready product that appeals to consumers
Read article: Superconductor spin-correlation measurement is claimed as a first
Electrons in Cooper pairs point their spins in opposite directions
Read article: Biological model reveals best way to deliver thermoradiotherapy
The cancer treatment thermoradiotherapy is most effective with high temperatures and short time intervals between heating and irradiation
Read article: Ground-based alternative to GPS achieves 10 cm accuracy
Light and microwaves used to distribute atomic-clock signals
