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Physics is the search for and application of rules that can help us understand and predict the world around us. Central to physics are ideas such as energy, mass, particles and waves. Physics attempts to both answer philosophical questions about the nature of the universe and provide solutions to technological problems.
A platform for imaging traction forces exerted by moving cells overcomes current reconstruction limitations. This technique has identified unknown migration dynamics of immune cells and resolved traction forces of single and multicellular systems.
A sophisticated atomic force microscopy experiment enables a time-resolved tunnelling spectroscopy method that provides access to excited states of singles molecules. It quantifies the transition energies and can prepare a molecule in a specific excited state.
We demonstrate a simple and versatile method to synthesize graphene shell-encapsulated high-entropy alloy nanoparticles through laser irradiation of mixed metal precursors in solid-phase, offering excellent electrocatalytic activity and stability.
Experiments on spin–orbit torque magnetization switching over seven orders of magnitude in current pulse duration unveil a transition from non-coherent to coherent magnetization reversal as pulse duration is reduced and a reduction of energy consumption in the picosecond regime by an order of magnitude.
The history of particle physics is one of the great scientific stories of the 20th century, and a key player in that story is CERN. As the laboratory celebrates its 70th anniversary, there are challenges ahead.
The future of spintronics hinges on the effective collaboration between academia and industry. Here we explore the crucial role of partnership in advancing research and innovation, highlighting how these collaborations can drive technological breakthroughs in the field of spintronics and facilitate their transition to practical applications.
A platform for imaging traction forces exerted by moving cells overcomes current reconstruction limitations. This technique has identified unknown migration dynamics of immune cells and resolved traction forces of single and multicellular systems.
Error-corrected quantum computers require access to so-called magic states to outperform classical devices. Now, a study has shown that coherent errors can drive error-correcting codes into high-magic states that could be a resource for universal quantum computing.