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How far ahead can we predict the weather?
New work on predictability limits suggests that around 129 days is probably the maximum limit
Skyrmion topology makes long-distance optical communications more robust
New work will help advance the development of more reliable free-space networks
Bilayer approach ramps performance of all-perovskite triple-junction solar cells
A novel graphene oxide bilayer pushes triple-junction perovskite solar cells to a milestone 27.3% efficiency with unprecedented operational longevity
Cling film helps stamp two-dimensional materials onto patterned surfaces
An unexpected material comes to the rescue of 2D material transfer
Missing decay at BESIII points to long-sought glueball
Heavy particle could be dominated by gluons
Researchers shrink double-slit experiment to atomic scale
Using a crystal as an atomic-scale interferometer enables direct visualization of local atomic arrangements
Noise that entangles may accelerate the dawn of quantum technologies
Two superconducting qubits, a metre of cable apart, have been driven into an entangled state not in spite of their environment, but by it
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Magnetism likely played a key role in early solar system formation
Study of inclusions in a primordial meteorite suggests that magnetism must be considered in simulations of planet formation, and may even be the dominant factor
Read article: Magnetism likely played a key role in early solar system formation
‘Lid’ of asteroid dust smothered and burned the dinosaurs, say scientists
Heat and fire may have caused the mass extinction of Cretaceous creatures
Read article: ‘Lid’ of asteroid dust smothered and burned the dinosaurs, say scientists
Antineutrino detector could monitor spent nuclear fuel for clandestine activity
Sensitive new measurements suggest that monitoring can continue even when reactors are offline
Read article: Antineutrino detector could monitor spent nuclear fuel for clandestine activity
Plasmonic metamaterial makes a photonic time crystal
New nanostructure could be used to make lasers that work in the terahertz frequency range
Read article: Plasmonic metamaterial makes a photonic time crystal
Two-dimensional material shows promise for long-term memory, thanks to slow electrons
A 2D magnetic material exhibits a charge-ordered state in which electrons move collectively and unusually slowly while maintaining quantum coherence
Read article: Two-dimensional material shows promise for long-term memory, thanks to slow electrons
Breaking in: how ultrasound smuggles drugs past the blood–brain barrier
A creative spin on MRI technology measures the amount of drug delivered to a brain tumour
Read article: Breaking in: how ultrasound smuggles drugs past the blood–brain barrier
Sliding water droplets corrode Teflon-coated metal
Effect could damage outdoor equipment and monuments
Read article: Sliding water droplets corrode Teflon-coated metal
Dose calculations reveal how patient motion impacts proton minibeam therapy
A Monte Carlo-based 4D dose calculation framework assesses the uncertainties for realistic clinical treatments
Read article: Dose calculations reveal how patient motion impacts proton minibeam therapy
No show again for mirror neutrons
For now, the existence of a mirror universe cannot be confirmed, say physicists at the PSI
Read article: No show again for mirror neutrons
Magnetic field first kills superconductor, then brings it back to life
“Re-entrant” superconductivity discovered in a 2D material for the first time
Read article: Magnetic field first kills superconductor, then brings it back to life
Earthquake fault irregularities control rupture speed and influence ground motion
New models show that high-speed rupture propagation produces stronger and longer-duration ground motion
Read article: Earthquake fault irregularities control rupture speed and influence ground motion
Encapsulated islet transplants restore blood sugar control in diabetic mice
A thin coating that hides transplanted donor cells from the body’s immune system could enable a novel therapy for type 1 diabetes
Read article: Encapsulated islet transplants restore blood sugar control in diabetic mice
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