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Tiniest ‘ruler’ ever measures distances as small as an atom’s width
A new technique uses glowing molecules, laser light and microscopes to measure distances as minuscule as 0.1 nanometres 鈥� the width of a typical atom
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We physicists could learn a lot by stepping beyond our specialisms
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Can we solve quantum theory鈥檚 biggest problem by redefining reality?
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How strange ice could form in the extremely hot interiors of planets
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A slight curve helps rocks make the biggest splash
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How to unsnarl a tangle of threads, according to physics
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A microscopic diving board can cheat the second law of thermodynamics
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You can turn any random sequence of events into a clock
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Laser helps turn an electron into a coil of mass and charge
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Cosmic rays can help synchronise the global financial system
Particles generated by cosmic rays can penetrate indoor and underground environments with ease, and could provide a more secure alternative to GPS for synchronising financial transactions worldwide
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Physicists determined the paper most likely to give you a paper cut
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How physics is helping us to explain why time always moves forwards
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How the weird and powerful pull of black holes made me a physicist
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Some metals actually grow more resilient when hot
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