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Researchers exploit quantum entanglement to create hidden images
Encoding an image into the quantum correlations of photon pairs makes it invisible to conventional imaging techniques
Ambipolar electric field helps shape Earth’s ionosphere
Scientists make first ever measurements of a planet-wide field that could be as fundamental as gravity and magnetic fields
Light-absorbing dye turns skin of a live mouse transparent
The technique could be used to observe a wide range of deep-seated biological structures and activity
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Air-powered computers make a comeback
Novel device contains a pneumatic logic circuit made from 21 microfluidic valves
Vortex cannon generates toroidal electromagnetic pulses
Electromagnetic vortex pulses could be employed for information encoding, high-capacity communication and more
Gallium-doped bioactive glass kills 99% of bone cancer cells
New therapy kills cancerous cells while stimulating growth of new healthy bone
Adaptive deep brain stimulation reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
An intelligent self-adjusting brain pacemaker could improve the quality-of-life for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Dark-matter decay could have given ancient supermassive black holes a boost
Calculations suggest photons may have warmed gas clouds
New superconductor has record breaking current density
Rare-earth barium copper oxide structure also has the highest pinning force ever reported
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Read article: The physics of cycling’s ‘Everesting’ challenge revealed
The physics of cycling’s ‘Everesting’ challenge revealed
Everesting involves a cyclist riding up and down a given hill multiple times until the ascent totals the elevation of Mount Everest – or 8848 m
Read article: Quantum hackathon makes new connections
Quantum hackathon makes new connections
The 2024 UK Quantum Hackathon set new standards for engagement and collaboration
Read article: Rheo-electric measurements to predict battery performance from slurry processing
Rheo-electric measurements to predict battery performance from slurry processing
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Read article: Simultaneous structural and chemical characterization with colocalized AFM-Raman
Simultaneous structural and chemical characterization with colocalized AFM-Raman
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Read article: RadCalc QA: ensuring safe and efficient radiotherapy throughout Australia
RadCalc QA: ensuring safe and efficient radiotherapy throughout Australia
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The free-to-read Physics World Big Science Briefing 2024 is out now
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Read article: A comprehensive method for assembly and design optimization of single-layer pouch cells
A comprehensive method for assembly and design optimization of single-layer pouch cells
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Read article: Magnetically controlled prosthetic hand restores fine motion control
Magnetically controlled prosthetic hand restores fine motion control
The first user of a myokinetic prosthesis was able to perform everyday actions such as pouring water into a glass, opening a jar, tying shoelaces and grasping fragile objects
Read article: NASA suffering from ageing infrastructure and inefficient management practices, finds report
NASA suffering from ageing infrastructure and inefficient management practices, finds report
NASA has been warned that it may need to sacrifice new missions in order to rebalance the space agency’s priorities and achieve its long-term objectives
Read article: What happens when a warp drive collapses?
What happens when a warp drive collapses?
It emits gravitational waves, say physicists
Read article: UK reveals next STEPs toward prototype fusion power plant
UK reveals next STEPs toward prototype fusion power plant
Engineers and physicists have met to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a practical fusion power plant in the UK
Read article: Annular eclipse photograph bags Royal Observatory Greenwich prize
Annular eclipse photograph bags Royal Observatory Greenwich prize
The image captures the progression of Baily’s beads, which are only visible when the Moon either enters or exits an eclipse
Read article: Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
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Read article: Carbon defect in boron nitride creates first omnidirectional magnetometer
Carbon defect in boron nitride creates first omnidirectional magnetometer
Quantum sensor can detect magnetic fields in any direction and monitor temperature changes in a sample at the same time
Read article: Dancing humans embody topological properties
Dancing humans embody topological properties
Choreographed high school students have fun simulating curious phase of matter
Read article: Almost 70% of US students with an interest in physics leave the subject, finds survey
Almost 70% of US students with an interest in physics leave the subject, finds survey
The survey followed almost 4000 first-year students taking introductory physics courses at four US universities
Read article: Improved antiproton trap could shed more light on antimatter-matter asymmetry
Improved antiproton trap could shed more light on antimatter-matter asymmetry
Maxwell's demon cooling trap measures the magnetic moment of antiprotons with higher precision than ever before
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Vacuum for physics research
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