Author(s): David EhrensteinA new model provides an improved description of the flow of the ocean’s kinetic energy by including friction with the coasts. [Physics 17, 77] Published Fri May 03, 2024

Author(s): Michael SchirberResearchers record the longest Rydberg-atom lifetime by placing strontium atoms in “circular” states, where the outer electrons move in planet-like orbits. [Physics 17, s52] Published Fri May 03, 2024

Author(s): Marric StephensBy coupling two fluxonium qubits through an inductive circuit rather than through a capacitor, researchers have realized a high-fidelity two-qubit gate. [Physics 17, s55] Published Thu May 02, 2024

Author(s): Ryan WilkinsonA proposed experiment could bring scientists closer to answering the long-standing question of whether gravity is a classical or a quantum phenomenon. [Physics 17, 65] Published Wed May 01, 2024

Author(s): Ryan WilkinsonA method for freely adjusting the parameters of a loop of optical fiber enables the exploration of exotic topological phases of matter. [Physics 17, s46] Published Wed May 01, 2024

Author(s): Peter ThirolfResearchers use a laser to excite and precisely measure a long-sought exotic nuclear state, paving the way for precise timekeeping and ultrasensitive quantum sensing. [Physics 17, 71] Published Mon Apr 29, 2024