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Major step taken towards unbreakable message exchange
Single particles of light, also known as photons, have been produced and implemented into a quantum key distribution (QKD) link, paving the way for unbreakable communication networks. The results of the experiment, undertaken by a close collaboration of researchers based in Wuerzburg, Munich and Stuttgart, have been published today, Thursday 2 August, in the Institute […]
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Thousands of invisibility cloaks trap a rainbow
Many people anticipating the creation of an invisibility cloak might be surprised to learn that a group of American researchers has created 25 000 individual cloaks. But before you rush to buy one from your local shop, the cloaks are just 30 micrometres in diameter and are laid out together on a 25 millimetre gold […]
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Most detailed maps yet of Africa's groundwater
Credit:British Geological Survey A scattergun approach to borehole drilling in Africa is likely to be unsuccessful. This is the message from a group of UK researchers who have, for the first time, quantified the amount, and potential yield, of groundwater across the whole of Africa. They estimate the total volume of groundwater to be around […]
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Drastic changes needed to curb most potent greenhouse gas
Meat consumption in the developed world needs to be cut by 50 per cent per person by 2050 if we are to meet the most aggressive strategy, set out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to reduce one of the most important greenhouse gases, nitrous oxide (N2O). This is the finding from a […]
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New Editor-in-Chief appointed for Physics in Medicine & Biology
Professor Simon Cherry has today been announced as the new Editor-in-Chief of Physics in Medicine & Biology (PMB). Published by IOP Publishing on behalf of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, PMB covers the application of practical and theoretical physics to medicine and biology, and is especially concerned with cutting-edge research in the […]
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Physics World wins 'Best Editorial and Marketing Collaboration' at the SIPA Awards
The Physics World team won the award for ‘Best Editorial and Marketing Collaboration’ at the 5th Annual Specialised Information Publishers Association (SIPA) awards in London earlier this month. The recognition from SIPA follows hot on the heels of physicsworld.com’s success in winning ‘Best specialist site for journalism’ at the inaugural Online Media Awards in June. […]
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Physicsworld.com wins 'Best specialist site for journalism' at the Online Media Awards
Physicsworld.com has won ‘Best specialist site for journalism’ at the 2011 Online Media Awards, announced at the inaugural ceremony in London, UK. The Online Media Awards recognises the very best in online journalism and attracts entries from the world’s leading websites. The winners are decided by an international panel of experienced journalists. Chairman of the […]
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August's Physics World: Wonders of nature inspire exotic man-made materials
In this month’s edition of Physics World, a group of physicists describe how unique structures in the natural world are inspiring scientists to develop new types of materials with unprecedented properties. From adhesive tape inspired by the toes of geckoes to a potential flaw-resistant coating of aeroplanes inspired by mother of pearl, the attractiveness centres […]
