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How to Speed up a Quantum Network
Sending photons to a remote site in groups should allow quantum links to be more rapidly established across future quantum networks than if photons are sent one at a time. Read More »
High-Precision Map of the Universe Defies Conventional Cosmology
Analysis of the most precise three-dimensional map of the Universe delivers hints of a tension with the standard model of cosmology. Read More »
Evidence of a New Subatomic Particle
A signal from the decay products of a meson—a quark and an antiquark—comes from two subatomic particles and not one, as previously thought. Read More »
Exploring the Black Hole Population with an Open Mind
A new model describes the population of black hole binaries without assumptions on the shape of their distribution—a capability that could boost the discovery potential of gravitational-wave observations. Read More »
Thermal Conductivity Not Too Hot to Handle
A radiometry technique directly measures thermal conductivity in molten metals and confirms the relationship with electrical resistivity. Read More »
Modeling Tissue Mechanics with Molten Glass
A glass studio becomes a physics lab for biophysicists examining the physiological tissue properties of marine microorganisms. Read More »
Stiffening a Spring Made of Light
Adding a nonlinear crystal to an optical spring can change the spring’s stiffness, a finding that could allow the use of such devices as gravitational-wave detectors. Read More »
Probing Liquid Water’s Structure with Attosecond X-Ray Pulses
Using an ultrafast technique, researchers shed light on how the hydrogen-bonded structure of water is reflected in its x-ray spectrum. Read More »
Shape Matters in Self-Assembly
A theoretical study of self-assembly finds that hexagon-shaped building blocks can form large structures faster than triangular or square blocks. Read More »
