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Neutron-rich magnesium undergoes unexpected transitions
The structure of an exotic isotope near the edge of stability strays from that of its lower-mass counterparts.
Circular polarization is made to order in the extreme UV
Concepts from conventional optics underlie a flexible technique that uses high-energy photons to probe chiral effects.
Atlantic water carried northward sinks farther east of previous estimates
The first set of continuous observations in the subpolar North Atlantic challenges the long-held view that the Labrador Sea dominates ocean-circulation variability.
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A physics master’s degree opens doors to myriad careers
If you want to improve your options in industry or consider a career in teaching, a master’s in physics may be for you.
Helium users are at the mercy of suppliers
Researchers seek government help in addressing supply shortage as prices are expected to continue soaring.
Articles
The invisible dance of CRISPR-Cas9
Simulations unveil the molecular side of the gene-editing revolution.
Albert Einstein, celebrity physicist
In Einstein’s later years, although his contributions to physics became increasingly marginal and abstract, the press continued to trumpet his far-flung unification schemes as if they were confirmed scientific breakthroughs.
Ultradilute Quantum Droplets
A new class of quantum mechanical liquids is stabilized by an elegant mechanism that allows them to exist despite being orders of magnitude thinner than air.
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Mechanical hive mind
Honeybees work together to maintain a stable structure that adapts to environmental changes.