Tiny satellite could make quantum communication a reality
A small satellite about the size of a shoebox has been launched into space to test exciting new quantum communication technology.
Called QUICK³, the satellite...
Scientists witness a rare quantum dance in a single sheet of atoms
Electricity and magnetism are often treated as separate forces in materials. In fact, they can sometimes interfere with each other.
But scientists from National Taiwan...
How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth
I was preparing for my early morning class back in January 2025 when I received a notice regarding an asteroid called 2024 YR4.
It said...
A fast radio burst detected last year turned out to be from long-dead NASA...
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) have remained a mystery to astronomers even since the first was detected in 2007 (known as the Lorimer Burst).
These quick...
A rare discovery: Scientists unlock new form of a critical metal
A team of scientists led by Georgia Tech has made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we use and extract rare earth...
Why the sun beats your stove at boiling water—science has the answer
Scientists have long known that sunlight is incredibly good at making water evaporate. In fact, it’s more effective than other heat sources, like your...
New magnetic material breaks record for turning heat into electricity
A team of scientists from Japan has created a new magnetic material that can turn heat into electricity more efficiently than ever before—setting a...
Diamonds light the way for the future of quantum technology
Scientists in the UK have made a major breakthrough that could help unlock the full potential of quantum technologies.
Researchers from the Universities of Oxford,...
Scientists use “quantum vacuum” to create a new kind of material
Scientists at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking way to control the behavior of materials by reshaping the "vacuum" around them.
While we often think...
Could time have three dimensions? New theory challenges the way we understand reality
A new theory from a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist suggests a bold idea: that time—not space—might be the true foundation of our universe,...