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A new measurement by CERN’s ATLAS Collaboration has strengthened evidence that the masses of fundamental particles originate through their interaction with the Higgs field. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/1fGa50XNfM1
Higgs decay to muon–antimuon pairs sheds light on the origin of mass – Physics World
CERN’s ATLAS experiment confirms previous observation by CMS
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December 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A new measurement by CERN’s ATLAS Collaboration has strengthened evidence that the masses of fundamental particles originate through their interaction with the Higgs field. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/1fGa50XNfM1
What happens to entanglement in real #quantum computers? When physicists @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social started to explore this, they found that the calculus of what can be done, and what can be harnessed, needs a serious retooling. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/real-world...
Real-world quantum entanglement is far from an unlimited resource – Physics World
New study shows that operational limits redefine the cost and convertibility of entanglement
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December 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What happens to entanglement in real #quantum computers? When physicists @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social started to explore this, they found that the calculus of what can be done, and what can be harnessed, needs a serious retooling. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/real-world...
A deep-learning model that automates target delineation during brachytherapy treatment planning could reduce reliance on operator experience, increase workflow efficiency and improve contouring consistency. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/hybrid-dee...
Hybrid deep-learning model eases brachytherapy planning – Physics World
The BCTVNet neural network provides accurate and rapid target volume delineation for cervical cancer brachytherapy
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December 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A deep-learning model that automates target delineation during brachytherapy treatment planning could reduce reliance on operator experience, increase workflow efficiency and improve contouring consistency. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/hybrid-dee...
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Great to see our expert Prof Francesco Poletti feature in @physicsworld.bsky.social this month.
Francesco and his team developed a new type of optical fibre that was recognised as one of the top 10 breakthroughs of the year for 2025.
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Francesco and his team developed a new type of optical fibre that was recognised as one of the top 10 breakthroughs of the year for 2025.
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Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year in physics for 2025 revealed – Physics World
A molecular superfluid, high-resolution microscope and a protein qubit are on our list
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December 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Great to see our expert Prof Francesco Poletti feature in @physicsworld.bsky.social this month.
Francesco and his team developed a new type of optical fibre that was recognised as one of the top 10 breakthroughs of the year for 2025.
Read more 👇
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Francesco and his team developed a new type of optical fibre that was recognised as one of the top 10 breakthroughs of the year for 2025.
Read more 👇
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Congratulations to researchers at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for winning the Physics World 2025 Breakthrough of the Year for their pioneering work on 2D metals. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/Eofh50XLrJG
Pioneers of 2D metals win the Physics World 2025 Breakthrough of the Year – Physics World
Researchers describe their success with five metals as the “tip of the iceberg”
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December 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Congratulations to researchers at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for winning the Physics World 2025 Breakthrough of the Year for their pioneering work on 2D metals. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/Eofh50XLrJG
An aerogel material that is more than 99% transparent to light and is an excellent thermal insulator has been developed by Ivan Smalyukh and colleagues at the University of Colorado Boulder. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/jEuk50XLnzN
Transparent and insulating aerogel could boost energy efficiency of windows – Physics World
Tiny pores block heat while transmitting light
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December 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
An aerogel material that is more than 99% transparent to light and is an excellent thermal insulator has been developed by Ivan Smalyukh and colleagues at the University of Colorado Boulder. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/jEuk50XLnzN
How do you run #quantum computations in neutral-atom qubits without running out of atoms? A new approach that reduces atom loss, re-uses atoms from previous circuit-diagnostic ancillary measurements, and replenishes the supply from a reservoir could be key. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/qubit-recy...
Qubit ‘recycling’ gives neutral-atom quantum computing a boost – Physics World
Reducing atom loss and re-using already-measured atoms enables more complex quantum computations
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December 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
How do you run #quantum computations in neutral-atom qubits without running out of atoms? A new approach that reduces atom loss, re-uses atoms from previous circuit-diagnostic ancillary measurements, and replenishes the supply from a reservoir could be key. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/qubit-recy...
Quantum physics, kung-fu, LEGO and singing are probably not things you would normally put together. But that’s exactly what happened at this year’s Quantum Carousel in Bristol, UK, as Zulekha Samiullah and Hugh Barrett explain. 🧪⚛️
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Learning through laughter at Quantum Carousel – Physics World
Zulekha Samiullah and Hugh Barrett talk about the highlights from this year’s Quantum Carousel, a variety show for quantum physicists
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December 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Quantum physics, kung-fu, LEGO and singing are probably not things you would normally put together. But that’s exactly what happened at this year’s Quantum Carousel in Bristol, UK, as Zulekha Samiullah and Hugh Barrett explain. 🧪⚛️
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Atoms in a one-dimensional #quantum gas behave like a Newton’s cradle toy, transferring energy from atom to atom without dissipation. Developed @tuwien.at, this quantum fluid of ultracold, confined rubidium atoms can be used to simulate solid-state systems. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/atomic-sys...
Atomic system acts like a quantum Newton’s cradle – Physics World
Quantum simulator enables scientists to test laws of transport phenomena at the quantum level
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December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Atoms in a one-dimensional #quantum gas behave like a Newton’s cradle toy, transferring energy from atom to atom without dissipation. Developed @tuwien.at, this quantum fluid of ultracold, confined rubidium atoms can be used to simulate solid-state systems. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/atomic-sys...
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that triggers the formation of bubbles in magma – a major driver of volcanic eruptions. The finding could help us better understand volcanic hazards by improving models of magma flow beneath Earth’s surface. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/will-this-...
Will this volcano explode, or just ooze? A new mechanism could hold some answers – Physics World
Discovery of shear-induced bubble formation sheds more light on the divide between eruption and effusion
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December 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that triggers the formation of bubbles in magma – a major driver of volcanic eruptions. The finding could help us better understand volcanic hazards by improving models of magma flow beneath Earth’s surface. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/will-this-...
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The first coherent spin spectroscopy on a single antiproton performed by the BASE collaboration #AtCERN is recognised as one of the 2025 Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year by @physicsworld.bsky.social.
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The first coherent spin spectroscopy on a single antiproton performed by the BASE collaboration #AtCERN is recognised as one of the 2025 Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year by @physicsworld.bsky.social.
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Recognized by @physicsworld.bsky.social as one of the Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of 2025, Asst. Prof. Peter Maurer, Prof. David Awschalom, and their colleagues at UChicago PME introduce a protein qubit that can be produced directly inside living cells.
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Top 10 Breakthroughs of the Year in physics for 2025 revealed – Physics World
A molecular superfluid, high-resolution microscope and a protein qubit are on our list
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December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Recognized by @physicsworld.bsky.social as one of the Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of 2025, Asst. Prof. Peter Maurer, Prof. David Awschalom, and their colleagues at UChicago PME introduce a protein qubit that can be produced directly inside living cells.
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So fun to see our work on #exoplanet WASP-127 b, led by the incredible Lisa Nortmann, as one of the "Top 10 Breakthroughs" of 2025 according to @physicsworld.bsky.social! 🔭🧪
Check it out below ⬇️ including a BUNCH more cool things I had no idea happened this year?!
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Check it out below ⬇️ including a BUNCH more cool things I had no idea happened this year?!
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December 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
So fun to see our work on #exoplanet WASP-127 b, led by the incredible Lisa Nortmann, as one of the "Top 10 Breakthroughs" of 2025 according to @physicsworld.bsky.social! 🔭🧪
Check it out below ⬇️ including a BUNCH more cool things I had no idea happened this year?!
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Check it out below ⬇️ including a BUNCH more cool things I had no idea happened this year?!
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What a fantastic evening last night at House of Commons to celebrate our Business Award winners! It was a great opportunity for our winners to showcase their products & network. Thank you to Dave Robertson MP for sponsoring the event.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What a fantastic evening last night at House of Commons to celebrate our Business Award winners! It was a great opportunity for our winners to showcase their products & network. Thank you to Dave Robertson MP for sponsoring the event.
📰 Read more in @physicsworld.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4aHBxuk
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Congratulations to Dr. Takamasa Momose, who, alongside Susumu Kuma has been selected as a Top 10 Breakthrough of 2025 by @physicsworld.bsky.social for his work with observing the superfluid phase in molecular hydrogen for the first time.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Takamasa Momose, who, alongside Susumu Kuma has been selected as a Top 10 Breakthrough of 2025 by @physicsworld.bsky.social for his work with observing the superfluid phase in molecular hydrogen for the first time.
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Physicists argue that subtle quantum effects could influence how particles and light move across huge cosmical distances. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/bfsh50XKr1w
Motion through quantum space–time is traced by 'q-desics' – Physics World
Subtle quantum effects could be observed in how particles traverse cosmological distances
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December 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Physicists argue that subtle quantum effects could influence how particles and light move across huge cosmical distances. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/bfsh50XKr1w
What does the future hold for quantum tech? Four rising stars have their say - Nicole Gillett (Riverlane), Muhammad Hamza Waseem (Quantinuum), Mehul Malik (Heriot-Watt University) and Sarah Alam Malik (University College London). 🧪⚛️
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From building a workforce to boosting research and education – future quantum leaders have their say – Physics World
Matin Durrani talks to four leaders from quantum science and technology about where the field is going next
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December 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What does the future hold for quantum tech? Four rising stars have their say - Nicole Gillett (Riverlane), Muhammad Hamza Waseem (Quantinuum), Mehul Malik (Heriot-Watt University) and Sarah Alam Malik (University College London). 🧪⚛️
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Test your knowledge of quantum with our interactive quiz to mark International Quantum Year. 🧪⚛️🔭💡
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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology quiz – Physics World
Try our new interactive quiz technology
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December 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Test your knowledge of quantum with our interactive quiz to mark International Quantum Year. 🧪⚛️🔭💡
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More molecules and compounds vital to the origin of life have been detected in asteroid samples delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, strengthening the case that life’s building blocks originated in space. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/components...
Components of RNA among life’s building blocks found in NASA asteroid sample – Physics World
Samples from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu found to contain molecules and compounds vital to the origin of life
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December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
More molecules and compounds vital to the origin of life have been detected in asteroid samples delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, strengthening the case that life’s building blocks originated in space. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/components...
For the first time, astronomers have detected a coronal mass ejection from a star other than our Sun, and it was a big one – powerful enough to strip the atmosphere from nearby planets. That's bad news for the search for extraterrestrial life. Here's why: physicsworld.com/a/astronomer... 🧪⚛️🔭
Astronomers observe a coronal mass ejection from a distant star – Physics World
Burst from M-dwarf star could be powerful enough to strip the atmosphere of any planets that orbit it, with implications for the search for extraterrestrial life
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December 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
For the first time, astronomers have detected a coronal mass ejection from a star other than our Sun, and it was a big one – powerful enough to strip the atmosphere from nearby planets. That's bad news for the search for extraterrestrial life. Here's why: physicsworld.com/a/astronomer... 🧪⚛️🔭
Two major experiments have found no evidence for sterile neutrinos – hypothetical particles that could help explain some puzzling observations. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/MCc350XGZ6K
Sterile neutrinos: KATRIN and MicroBooNE come up empty handed – Physics World
Fourth flavour not seen in beta-decay and oscillation
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December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Two major experiments have found no evidence for sterile neutrinos – hypothetical particles that could help explain some puzzling observations. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/MCc350XGZ6K
A new book entitled "Global Medical Physics: A Guide for International Collaboration" provides essential guidance for medical physicists looking to participate in global healthcare initiatives. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/bridging-b...
Bridging borders in medical physics: guidance, challenges and opportunities – Physics World
New book provides expert advice for those looking to participate in global health initiatives
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December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A new book entitled "Global Medical Physics: A Guide for International Collaboration" provides essential guidance for medical physicists looking to participate in global healthcare initiatives. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/bridging-b...
Silver iodide crystals have long been used to “seed” clouds and trigger precipitation, but we've never been entirely sure why it works. Researchers @tuwien.at are now a step closer to solving the mystery. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/scientists...
Scientists explain why 'seeding' clouds with silver iodide is so efficient – Physics World
New characterization of the material's surface reveals how an atom-level rearrangement aids the formation of ice crystals and promotes precipitation
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December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Silver iodide crystals have long been used to “seed” clouds and trigger precipitation, but we've never been entirely sure why it works. Researchers @tuwien.at are now a step closer to solving the mystery. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/scientists...
Using a novel spectroscopy technique, researchers have revealed how organic materials accumulate electrical charge through long-term illumination by sunlight – leading to material degradation. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/yyQU50XGrxo
Slow spectroscopy sheds light on photodegradation – Physics World
Technique reveals how organic materials accumulate charge
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December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Using a novel spectroscopy technique, researchers have revealed how organic materials accumulate electrical charge through long-term illumination by sunlight – leading to material degradation. 🧪⚛️ ow.ly/yyQU50XGrxo
At the moment, measuring a single quantum of electrical resistance requires a superconducting electromagnet and the laboratory nous of a national metrological institute. A European consortium of researchers is now proposing an alternative. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/memristors...
Memristors could measure a single quantum of resistance – Physics World
Devices could eliminate the strong magnetic fields currently required to define the standard unit of resistance
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December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
At the moment, measuring a single quantum of electrical resistance requires a superconducting electromagnet and the laboratory nous of a national metrological institute. A European consortium of researchers is now proposing an alternative. 🧪⚛️ physicsworld.com/a/memristors...