New study reveals atoms don’t just move—they remember
Understanding how atoms move across metal surfaces is critical for improving technologies that store and generate energy, like batteries, fuel cells, and industrial catalysts.
These...
The coldest lab on Earth reveals the hottest secrets of the universe
When people think of space, they often picture a cold, empty void. But the space between stars is actually full of invisible activity.
More than...
Scientists may have just solved the universe’s biggest headache
For years, scientists have puzzled over a strange mismatch in how fast the universe seems to be expanding.
Depending on whether they looked at the...
Scientists find new way to control solid objects in liquid
Scientists have discovered a new way to control tiny solid particles inside liquid droplets—by using sound.
This breakthrough could lead to new tools for medical...
Mysterious space object blinks in both X-rays and radio waves every 44 minutes
Astronomers have discovered a strange object in our galaxy that flashes every 44 minutes—and it's unlike anything we've seen before.
Named ASKAP J1832-0911, this mysterious...
Scientists discover unexpected 2D copper boride with unique atomic structure
Scientists have discovered a brand-new material with a unique atomic structure—something they weren’t even looking for.
While trying to make borophene, a promising but elusive...
Scientists uncover how the Sun speeds up mysterious space particles
A new discovery by scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is shedding light on how the Sun influences a special kind of space...
Scientists use sound waves to move objects underwater—without touching them
Sound doesn’t just help us hear music or communicate underwater—it can also be used to move objects without physically touching them.
Thanks to new research...
How the squid galaxy’s neutrinos defy physics
Deep beneath the ice of the Antarctic lies a network of special detectors called the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
These detectors, buried in a cubic kilometer...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold—by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold.
Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn...