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CMS spots hints of a new form of top‑quark matter
A threshold excess in top–antitop production hints at toponium‑like physics and supports non‑relativistic QCD models
Symmetry‑preserving route to higher‑order insulators
A simple boundary repositioning technique lets materials host infinitely many robust topological states useful for electronics, photonics, and phononics, with a Matryoshka-doll-lik...
When heat moves sideways
MnPS₃ shows an unexpectedly strong thermal Hall effect, challenging current theories of quantum heat transport
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Improving precision in muon g-2 calculations
A model-independent approach reduces uncertainty in hadronic light-by-light scattering, strengthening Standard Model tests
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How does quantum entanglement move between different particles?
New study reveals how quantum entanglement is transferred in ultrafast photoionisation experiments, offering us insights into how quantum information develops from microscopic to m...
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Diagnosing brain cancer without a biopsy
A black phosphorus-based system detects micro-RNA in aqueous humor, enabling safe diagnosis of Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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5f electrons and the mystery of δ-plutonium
Scientists uncover the role of magnetic fluctuations in the counterintuitive behaviour of this rare plutonium phase
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Studying the role of the quantum environment in attosecond science
Researchers have developed a new way to model dephasing in attosecond experiments
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Characterising quantum many-body states
A team of researchers have developed a new method for characterising quantum properties of large systems using graph theory
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DNA as a molecular architect
A new model shows how programmable DNA strands control interactions between diverse colloidal particles
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The link between protein evolution and statistical physics
Protein evolution plays a key role in many biological processes that are essential for life – but what does it have to do with physics?
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Flexible electrodes for the future of light detection
By tuning the work function of PEDOT:PSS electrodes, researchers enhance photodetector efficiency and adaptability, advancing the future of optoelectronic systems
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Quantum cryptography in practice
A research team from China have proposed a new, experimentally feasible, method to encrypt messages using the principles of quantum mechanics
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Making quantum computers more reliable
Using self-testing methods, scientists validate error-correcting codes on photonic and superconducting systems
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Quantum ferromagnets without the usual tricks: a new look at magnetic excitations
New research reveals how quantum effects in double-exchange ferromagnets drive unexpected magnetic behaviour
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