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Scientists confirm a new type of magnetism deep inside a material

Researchers from the Quantum Matter group at the Cavendish Laboratory have directly measured the telltale spin-splitting of ‘altermagnetism’ deep within the bulk of a real material, chromium antimonide (CrSb), for...

26 August 2026

A little bit more than magic: the secret to quantum computing may lie in negativity

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have used an early 20th century mathematical tool to help identify which quantum states are truly useful for quantum computing and which are not,...

19 August 2026

Tiny satellite will use the dark side of the Moon to eavesdrop on whispers from the early universe

A tiny UK-developed satellite, roughly the size of a small carry-on suitcase, could help answer one of the biggest questions in cosmology: what...

14 August 2026

The avalanche effect: a new understanding of lithium ion movement in graphite

Researchers at the Cavendish Laboartory have used a new optical technique to show that in the early stages of charging lithium ions enter the graphite lattice in sudden, localised, intermittent...

10 August 2026

New Frontiers Programme brings AI-native workflows to Physics PhDs

The new Frontiers Programme will prepare our PhD students to push further the frontiers of Physics with an AI-native scientific workflow. The programme has been made possible thanks to a...

31 July 2026

Scientists have found a new way molecules can cooperate at room temperature

What if glowing molecules could synchronise, much like fireflies flashing in unison? Researchers have discovered that molecules confined within tiny gold nanostructures can behave collectively, coordinating their interactions even under...

30 July 2026

Complex Simulations: new findings on proton transport in water

International research team simulates motions of a hydrated proton in full quantum detail “Simulating all 51 vibrations at once, in full quantum detail, is only possible if the underlying forces...

27 July 2026

Celebrating Helen Marshall and Richard King

After decades of dedicated service to the Cavendish Laboratory, Helen Marshall, Senior Teaching Office Administrator, and Richard King, Undergraduate Laboratory Manager, retired from their roles last month. Helen has supported...

20 July 2026