A new approach to generating quantum states of light most suitable for robust quantum computing draws on one of the most basic interactions in physics—the interaction between free electrons and photons.

Strongly coupling chiral molecules to circularly polarized light in an optical cavity give the two mirror-image forms of these molecules different energies, suggesting a viable way to differentiate between them.

A concept in condensed-matter physics called jamming provides a possible prognostic tool for cancer.

A first-of-its-kind search for axionlike particles, proposed as a candidate for dark matter, provides upper limits on coupling strengths between the hypothetical particles and deuterons.

A theoretical analysis shows that a quantized charge polarization is well-defined in an insulator with a magnetic field and nonzero quantized Hall conductance, offering an inroad to a deeper understanding of crystalline topological phases.

A new algorithm for fast Monte Carlo simulations of long-range interacting systems provides speedup factors of up to several thousand, thanks to a hierarchical and dynamical organization of the interactions.

New, efficient, classical software for controlling quantum error-correcting codes exploits the structure of relevant noise models to outperform the state-of-the-art in terms of accuracy.

A new approach to efficiently simulating non-Abelian topological matter relies on a periodic sequence of quantum gate operations in a neutral atom array.

Engineered non-Hermiticity, which effectively controls the interaction between a quantum system and a bath along with the bath itself, gives rise to novel quantum phenomena.

When cooled to the enigmatic pseudogap phase, a cuprate shows no direct evidence of charges rearranging along a particular direction, resolving an issue that has been debated for over 20 years.

The first ab initio study of high-harmonic generation as a possible probe of topology finds that reliable and universal signatures of topological phases likely do not exist in the emission spectra.

A universal quantum noise cancellation strategy unlocks the ultimate sensitivity limit of generic quantum sensors subjected to continuous measurements.

A theory that proves the eigenstate thermalization hypothesis—a cornerstone of nonequilibrium quantum physics—provides a framework for analytical solutions of the long-time dynamics of quantum many-body systems.

Synthetic DNA droplets form hyperuniform structures upon phase separation, a finding that provides a foundation for investigating droplet-droplet formation in more general phase-separating biomolecular systems.

Experiments on twisted double bilayer graphene reveal the ferromagnetic long-range order and various first-order quantum phase transitions between different broken symmetry states.

Symmetry-protected topological phases—quantum states typically defined by some exact symmetry—are also well defined for average symmetries, where disorder locally breaks the symmetry but restores it on average.

Periodic driving of a chain of 20 trapped ions realizes a model of quantum spins that allows for the first experimental demonstration of bound magnon states in the presence of long-range spin interactions.

The observation of 25 newly identified collisional resonances in a mixture of NaLi molecules and Na atoms offers new insight into the microscopic mechanism of resonant couplings.

A framework for the classification of universal properties of realistic, chaotic, dissipative quantum systems offers building blocks of dynamic dissipative evolution, with a potential impact on the fabrication of complex quantum structures.

A wide class of physical systems could be turned into learning machines, thanks to a new general approach to training them based entirely on physical dynamics combined with a time-reversal operation.

A simple twist on a mainstay tool for analyzing the dynamics of disordered systems provides a way to describe out-of-equilibrium properties, which are traditionally much harder to obtain.

Use of strain on a tin-vacancy defect in diamond allows for magnetic-field interactions that in turn enable microwave control over its spin, a key step for using such defects to encode quantum information.

Creating a Bose condensate in a system of fractional bosons is an elusive challenge. A type of two-layer electron gas—a quantum Hall bilayer—may be able to realize that goal.

A new topological device architecture provides clear evidence of disorder-dominated couplings among counterpropagating edge channels, a key insight for quantum technologies that rely on edge channel manipulation.

Observation of the crystal structure of GeO${}_2$ at pressures of hundreds of gigapascals offers insights into the high-pressure behavior of SiO${}_2$, which is expected to exist in the deep interior of large rocky exoplanets.

A new set of equations captures the dynamical interplay of electrons and vibrations in crystals and forms a basis for computational studies.

A new theory of quantum Hall edge states coupled via a thin, disordered superconductor reveals an unusual state that is not, as previously suggested, a topological superconductor.

A mathematical model shows how increased intricacy of cognitive tasks can break the mirror symmetry of the brain’s neural network.

The interaction between a superfluid and an enclosing circular box generates a ring-shaped dark soliton that evolves into a complex vortex structure, showing a novel way of generating structured topological defects.


The observation of Fermi “pockets” in the Fermi surface of exotic superconductors provides a major step toward explaining some mysterious electronic states.

A demonstration that certain electron-transport processes can be tuned in a hybrid semiconductor-superconductor system could be useful for developing quantum computers

Application of a microwave field enables efficient evaporative cooling of NaRb molecules for the first time, a key step toward realizing a Bose-Einstein condensate of ultracold polar molecules.

A new theoretical framework of chaotic, thermalizing quantum many-body systems unifies several extant, disjoint descriptions and points toward unexpected connections between quantum chaos and quantum gravity.

A new theory of dynamical heterogeneities in glass-forming liquids makes connections among behaviors that are crucial to understanding how dynamics slow down in supercooled liquids.

Coupling fluxonium qubits with a tunable transmon coupler offers advantages in robustness, extensibility, and fidelities for single- and two-qubit gate operations.



Resonant excitation of a thin-film semiconductor leads to impurities that attract rather than repel each other, providing a possible tool for manipulating superconductivity.

Direct evidence of the integer and fractional quantum anomalous Hall effects in twisted bilayer MoTe${}_2$ paves the way for studies of fractionally charged excitations at zero magnetic field in semiconductor moiré materials.

A framework for connecting bulk and edge properties of 2D periodically driven many-body systems offers a tool for studying how unusual boundary behavior in such systems arises from special properties of the bulk.

All types of single lenses produce inverted images and must be center-aligned with the object being imaged. A new type of lens circumvents both limitations by shifting light rays rather than bending them.