Cold and ultracold molecules provide fertile grounds for scientific discoveries. A method of cooling polyatomic molecules has been demonstrated that will allow researchers to explore the vast potential of these entities. See Letter p.570
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Barry, J., DeMille, D. A chilling effect for molecules. Nature 491, 539–540 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11753
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