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Muon Beams Manipulated

Researchers have demonstrated the slowing and subsequent reacceleration of a muon beam, increasing the potential of muon beams as a research tool. Read More »

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How We Remember Stories

The memory of a story appears to have a tree-like structure, with abstract summaries branching out into more specific details. Read More »

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How Quantum Effects Shape OLED Performance

Two studies elucidate key mechanisms limiting the efficiency and stability of organic light-emitting diodes. Read More »

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Plasma Voids Drive Tokamak Turbulence

A model that includes propagating voids predicts the extent of plasma turbulence in a tokamak. Read More »

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Muon Experiment Calls It a Wrap

The final results from the Muon g − 2 experiment agree with the latest predictions of the muon’s magnetic properties—letting down hopes that the particle would upset the standard model’s applecart. Read More »

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Searching for a New Force

A hypothetical fifth force could be detected by its effect on the optical transition frequencies of an element’s different isotopes. Read More »

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How Organic Molecules Survive in Space

The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Read More »

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Controllable Topological Vortex Lattices

Liquid crystals can be coaxed into hosting an easily reconfigurable lattice of vortices useful for information encoding. Read More »

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Detecting Individual Nuclear Spins

An optical cavity amplifies the signatures of specific nuclei in an atomic lattice. Read More »

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