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- Evidence for the generic existence of two local structures in liquid waterNature Physics, Published online: 04 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03301-8 A two-state regime in deeply undercooled water has long been predicted. Now the existence of two local structures that undergo interconvertible reactions is suggested by simulations, corroborating the two-state picture.
- Scaling matters of cell fateNature Physics, Published online: 04 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03327-y DNA methylation regulates cell differentiation. It is now shown that methylation dynamics in the early embryo follow a universal scaling law, suggesting that physical constraints rather than molecular specifics shape cell fate.
- Suppression of coherent light scattering in a three-dimensional atomic arrayNature Physics, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03300-9 Periodic atomic arrays can modify collective light scattering, but most studies have focused on one- and two-dimensional systems. Now experiments with a three-dimensional array show strong omnidirectional suppression of coherent light scattering.
- Adhesion-driven rigidity transition decoupled from density-driven jamming triggers epithelial organization in embryonic tissuesNature Physics, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03276-6 Tissue phase transitions are key to morphogenesis. Now adhesion-driven rigidification is identified as key to epithelial organization but only if uncoupled from density-driven jamming.
- Decoupling adhesion from jamming in phase transitions drives tissue organizationNature Physics, Published online: 02 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03282-8 Phase transitions in cellular collectives are triggered by multiple control parameters. Independently tuning cell density and adhesion, both in silico and in vivo, reveals that adhesion dictates the tissue material state. Adhesion-driven solidification in unjammed pluripotent tissues is shown to drive epithelial organization — uncovering that phase transitions direct developmental programmes.
- Single- and two-mode magnon thermal squeezingNature Physics, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03294-4 Obtaining squeezed states in magnets are a key challenge for future spin-based sensing and information technology. Now thermal squeezing of magnons, where noise drops below thermal levels, is shown in a ferrimagnetic insulator device.
- Hong–Ou–Mandel interference of more than ten indistinguishable atomsNature Physics, Published online: 01 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03302-7 Hong–Ou–Mandel interference has been difficult to extend to ensembles of many massive particles. Measurements on up to 12 neutral atoms now exhibit characteristic multiparticle interference pattern with single-atom resolution and negligible loss.
- Thorium-229 lifetime locked downNature Physics, Published online: 29 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03310-7 For about ten years, the lifetime of a nuclear metastable state in singly charged thorium-229 ions has puzzled physicists, because it appeared to be shorter than theoretically expected. The solution provides a hint towards an uncommon decay channel.
