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Modeling a French Election
A fine-grained database of Twitter posts gathered during the 2017 French presidential election validates a popular network model of opinion dynamics. Read More »
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 »
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 »
How Quantum Effects Shape OLED Performance
Two studies elucidate key mechanisms limiting the efficiency and stability of organic light-emitting diodes. Read More »
Plasma Voids Drive Tokamak Turbulence
A model that includes propagating voids predicts the extent of plasma turbulence in a tokamak. 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 »
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 »
How Organic Molecules Survive in Space
The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. 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 »
