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Reimagining the Future of Solar Energy
New research suggests that there might be other ways to generate solar energy than just trying to make individual solar cells super-efficient. Scientists are always on the lookout for ways...
20 March 2024
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Slow spreading of chaos
The quantum particle in a box is a hallmark problem in physics, familiar to every physics undergraduate. Somewhat surprisingly, the problem becomes very complex if the particle is kicked around...
14 March 2024
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Dorian Gangloff secures funding to boost quantum networking
An ambitious project aiming to revolutionise quantum communication networks has successfully secured funding through the prestigious QuantERA 2023 call. The MEEDGARD project, short for “Memory Enhanced Entanglement Distribution with Gallium...
13 March 2024
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Astronomers spot oldest ‘dead’ galaxy yet observed
A galaxy that suddenly stopped forming new stars more than 13 billion years ago has been observed by astronomers.
6 March 2024
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UK wide Metamaterials NetworkPlus launched after securing £2.5 million funding
A new NetworkPlus to help develop the UK’s capabilities in creating novel and innovative metamaterials will be established with £2.5m of funding secured from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research...
1 March 2024
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Cambridge scientists awarded nearly 300 hours of observing time with the James Webb Space Telescope
Scientists at the Cavendish Laboratory have been allocated more than 300 hours of observing time with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This observing time has been awarded through four...
1 March 2024
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Insights into Dark Matter’s ‘Coldness’ Open New Cosmic Frontiers
In their latest research on dark matter scientists have collected vital clues about the ‘coldness’ of the mysterious component making up 80% of all matter, revealing a deep connection between...
15 February 2024
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Braiding electrons in out-of-equilibrium topological patterns
Researchers from the Cavendish Laboratory have uncovered a new realm of topological phases, advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena. Topological phases, characterised by electrons forming intricate collective entangled structures or...
9 February 2024