Physics

Quantum Sensors That Endure Extreme Pressure

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new type of quantum sensor.

5 days ago

Cracking the Code of Lightning: Scientists Uncover What Really Sparks a Strike

What exactly triggers lightning in the first place? Now, an international team of scientists believes they finally have the answer.

2 months ago

New Metamaterial Emits Infrared Light Better Than It Absorbs It

A physics breakthrough that turns up the heat - literally.

3 months ago

A Mathematical Bridge Between the Very Big and the Very Small

Physicists have long sought a unified framework that can reconcile general relativity, which describes gravity and the structure of spacetime…

5 months ago

Quantum Memory Advances Bring Quantum Internet Closer to Reality

Scientists are making strides in developing a quantum internet by testing quantum memories—devices that store delicate quantum information. These memories…

7 months ago

A tiny neutrino detector makes a big impact at a nuclear reactor

A compact method of detecting subatomic particles offers new insights into physics theories. A tiny neutrino detector has successfully operated…

7 months ago

Fiber Friction: The Secret to Cozy Knits

Friction Between Yarn Loops Gives Knit Fabrics Their Shape-Shifting Ability A well-knit sweater feels like a warm embrace, and the…

8 months ago

Unraveling Dark Matter: A Bold Experiment Hunts for the Mysterious Axion

Scientists are on a groundbreaking quest to uncover axions—hypothetical particles that could solve some of physics’ biggest mysteries, including the…

9 months ago

Quantum Billiards: Unlocking the Secrets of Light-Assisted Atomic Collisions

In a pioneering study, scientists have developed innovative methods to control atomic collisions using optical tweezers, paving the way for…

10 months ago