Scientists create ultra-precise scandium atomic clock, marking a new era in timekeeping
In a groundbreaking development that could revolutionize how we measure time, an international group of researchers has made a huge step forward in creating...
The echoes from inflation could still be shaking the cosmos today
In the very early universe, physics was weird.
A process known as “inflation,” where best we understand the universe went from a single infinitesimal point...
How Einstein unlocked the quantum universe and created the photon
It started with a simple experiment that was all the rage in the early 20th century.
And as is usually the case, simple experiments often...
Scientists make leap in electron spin manipulation, revolutionizing future electronics
In the world of magnetic materials, tiny particles called electrons play a crucial role. Imagine these electrons as tiny spinning tops.
Their spin, a property...
How Einstein’s daydream of light created relativity
Einstein’s fascination with light, considered quirky at the time, would lead him down the path to a brand new theory of physics.
Living half a...
Light’s magic trick: Making water evaporate without heat!
Usually, we think of water evaporating because of heat – like when sweat cools us down or morning dew disappears with the sunrise.
But scientists...
How scientists use cold magic to control magnet waves
Have you ever wondered what powers your gadgets, like phones and computers?
Inside, there are tiny parts that move electric currents to make things work.
But...
Scientists unravel neutrino’s mysteries
Let's dive into the universe of really tiny things - the world of subatomic particles. Today's star? The neutrino.
This tiny particle is super hard...
Astronomers unlock cosmic secrets with massive virtual universe
In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of international astronomers has carried out the biggest computer simulation about our universe.
Think of it as a super...
Astronomers find “ultra-fast radio bursts” lasting millionths of a second
A recent study published in Nature Astronomy examines the discovery of what astronomers are dubbing “ultra-fast radio bursts”, a new type of fast radio...