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Language models such as ChatGPT could help university educators provide more consistent and transparent grades for introductory-level physics exams. Read More »
An intense x-ray pulse from a free-electron laser sends a protein’s atoms flying off in directions that reveal the protein’s structure. Read More »
Experiments with erbium ions show that they can be used to create entangled photons in the telecom band—an important step in building quantum repeaters. Read More »
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The heating effect of microwaves has long been used to accelerate reactions. A new experiment shows that microwaves can also excite molecules into a less reactive state. Read More »
Experiments suggest that cells pack in more ordered patterns as the relative sizes of their nuclei grow. Read More »
Microsoft’s announcement of achieving a milestone in a potentially transformative approach to quantum computing is met with skepticism by researchers attending the APS Global Summit. Read More »
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An achiral metasurface selectively transmits two beams of opposite chirality. Read More »
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