Author(s): Katherine WrightMeasurements related to the production of lanthanum in stars where elements are thought to form via the “i process” indicate that less of the element is produced than models predict. [Physics 17, 78] Published Fri May 17, 2024

Author(s): Mark BuchananA new liquid-jet technology enabled researchers to test the theory for liquid freezing more stringently than was possible in previous experiments, but uncertainties remain. [Physics 17, 84] Published Fri May 17, 2024

Author(s): Charles DayA deep-sea sponge’s intricate skeleton converts the horizontal flow of ocean currents into a vertical flow through the sponge’s body—a mechanism that helps with the sponge’s filter feeding. [Physics 17, 81] Published Thu May 16, 2024

Author(s): Ryan WilkinsonA method for analyzing uncertainties in so-called analog quantum simulations could help scientists make precise predictions using these models. [Physics 17, s51] Published Wed May 15, 2024

Author(s): Charles DayThe ability to store molecules in reconfigurable optical traps could allow researchers to harness the rich physics of molecules in quantum applications. [Physics 17, s50] Published Mon May 13, 2024

Author(s): Jung Hoon HanIn its superconducting state, an exotic metal harbors charge carriers that appear to have 4 and 6 times the charge of a single electron, suggesting the formation of Cooper-pair “molecules.” [Physics 17, 80] Published Mon May 13, 2024