Recent Articles
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 »
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 »
Controllable Topological Vortex Lattices
Liquid crystals can be coaxed into hosting an easily reconfigurable lattice of vortices useful for information encoding. Read More »
How Organic Molecules Survive in Space
The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Read More »
Detecting Individual Nuclear Spins
An optical cavity amplifies the signatures of specific nuclei in an atomic lattice. Read More »
Enter the Photonic Chern Semimetal
A two-dimensional photonic metamaterial combines useful features of two quantum materials. Read More »
Electron Handedness in a Material
A new framework for studying chiral materials puts the emphasis on electron chirality rather than on the asymmetry of the atomic structure. Read More »
Trilobite Molecules Measured
High-precision spectroscopy of weakly bound rubidium dimers pushes a theoretical model to its limits. Read More »
Contaminants Complicate Bubble Bursts
A new model captures how impurities affect jets formed when bubbles rise and pop at a liquid surface. Read More »
