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Scaling Quantum-Dot-Qubit Systems
Machine learning automates the control of a large and highly connected array of semiconductor quantum dots. Read More »
Gamma-Ray Halos May Be Common Around Pulsars
The results of a survey of middle-aged pulsars suggest that a feature previously seen around a handful of pulsars might be ubiquitous. Read More »
Currents Control Spiral Spin Structures
The demonstration that helical spin arrangements can be manipulated using electric currents holds promise for spin-based electronics. Read More »
Podcast: A Manifesto for Women in Quantum
A group of leading quantum scientists has published a manifesto aimed at supporting the participation of women in quantum science and technology and related fields. Read More »
Combing Through the Sun’s Corona for Dark Matter
Researchers have turned NASA’s Parker Solar Probe into a dark-matter detector, taking advantage of its close encounters with the Sun to search for dark-photon signals. Read More »
Embryo Cells Sort by Softness
The segregation of two cell types at the earliest stages of embryo development may be enabled by differences in their stiffness. Read More »
Fairness is Still Missing in Physics Departments
Departments and instructors are responsible for ensuring that their students are treated equitably, and it is time they put that responsibility into action. Read More »
Active Polymers Tie Themselves in Knots
Simulations show that polymers that include inert and self-propelled components are more likely to form and retain knots, with possible applications in materials engineering. Read More »
Diamonds Are a Fish’s Best Friend
Fish swimming in vertical diamond formations gain efficiency through hydrodynamic interactions. Read More »
