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Desert Locusts Follow Unexpected Motion Rules
New experiments with virtual reality suggest that locusts do not follow traditional rules of collective behavior. Read More »
Microwaves Can Suppress Chemical Reactions
The heating effect of microwaves has long been used to accelerate reactions. A new experiment shows that microwaves can also excite molecules into a less reactive state. Read More »
Cell Ordering May Depend on Nuclear Size
Experiments suggest that cells pack in more ordered patterns as the relative sizes of their nuclei grow. Read More »
Microsoft’s Claim of a Topological Qubit Faces Tough Questions
Microsoft’s announcement of achieving a milestone in a potentially transformative approach to quantum computing is met with skepticism by researchers attending the APS Global Summit. Read More »
Birefringent Nanocubes Give Light a Circular Boost
An achiral metasurface selectively transmits two beams of opposite chirality. Read More »
Prizes for Eels, Algae, Leaves, and More
The winners of the annual “Gallery of Soft Matter” competition included posters and videos depicting wiggling worms, wrinkly leaves, sun-shy algae, flowing solids, and drying fibers. Read More »
Lensing Candidates Stand Out in Euclid Mission’s First Data Release
The Euclid satellite released its first trove of galaxy data based on seven days of deep-field observations in three sky areas. Read More »
Acoustic Twist Reveals Flat Bands
A characteristic feature of twisted graphene bilayers has now been seen in an analogous acoustic system. Read More »
Attempt to Harness Energy from Earth’s Rotation
Experiments support a controversial proposal to generate electricity from our planet’s rotation by using a device that interacts with Earth’s magnetic field. Read More »
