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Synopsis: Changing the Shape of a Zirconium Nucleus
As zirconium gains neutrons, its nucleus morphs in shape—changing from a soccer ball to an American football—and researchers have found the exact moment of the transition. Read More »
Synopsis: Additional Peaks in Graphene’s Band Structure
Researchers observe new features in the band structure of multilayer graphene that point to enhanced electron interactions. Read More »
Focus: A Physical Model for Neurodegenerative Disease
Computer simulations of the diffusion and aggregation of harmful proteins in the brain reproduce the pattern of damage seen in several neurodegenerative diseases. Read More »
Arts & Culture: Poetry Takes on Quantum Physics
Poet Amy Catanzano hopes that poetry can help physicists develop a more effective and accurate language to describe the complex ideas of quantum physics. Read More »
Synopsis: More Gluons in the Pion
A combined analysis of collider data finds that the gluon contribution to the pion is 3 times larger than earlier estimates. Read More »
Synopsis: Programmable Material Inspired by Muscle
A specially designed modular material can adopt many force-generating and energy-storing postures, which could be useful for soft robotics. Read More »
Viewpoint: Resonant Ionization Spectroscopy Technique Becomes Tabletop Friendly
A modified version of a spectroscopic technique used at large-scale radioactive-ion-beam facilities could be used in tabletop experiments. Read More »
Focus: How to Measure Viscosity Inside Cells
A noninvasive method measures the viscosity in a cell nucleus by observing the movement and fusion of cellular components. Read More »
Synopsis: Three Pulses for Clearer Ultrasound Images
Researchers have figured out how to improve contrast and reduce background noise in ultrasound images acquired with a technique that uses air-filled protein structures. Read More »
