Ultra-thin metasurfaces could power the future of quantum computing
Photons—the tiny particles that make up light—are emerging as powerful tools for the next generation of quantum computers and communication networks.
They can carry information...
Scientists watch magnetic waves dance at the nanoscale for the first time
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to directly observe spin waves—tiny ripples of magnetism known as magnons—at the nanoscale.
This exciting discovery...
Scientists superheat gold and break a 40-year physics theory
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have superheated solid gold to astonishing temperatures and made a direct measurement of its atomic temperature—something researchers have struggled...
Cosmic clues suggest dark energy may be changing over time
More than two decades ago, astronomers made a discovery that changed our view of the universe: it’s not just expanding, it’s expanding faster and...
Scientists discover a rare new atom that spits out three protons
Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying a brand-new, highly unstable form of aluminum—called aluminum-20—that decays in an extremely rare and dramatic way.
The...
Scientists build radiation-proof chips to power discoveries at the edge of physics
Deep beneath the border of Switzerland and France lies the world’s largest and most powerful scientific instrument—the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
This 17-mile-long tunnel accelerates...
Scientists create a never-before-seen state of matter in the lab
Physicists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered a brand-new state of quantum matter—something that has only existed in theory until now.
This breakthrough...
Scientists detect life’s building blocks in young star’s planet-forming disk
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have found complex organic molecules—key ingredients for life—around a young star known as V883 Orionis.
Using the powerful ALMA telescope...
Hidden stars at Milky Way’s core could reveal dark matter’s secrets
Astronomers believe that strange objects known as “dark dwarfs” may be hiding at the center of our galaxy, and discovering them could help unlock...
Tiny gold clusters could power the future of quantum computing
A team of scientists from Penn State and Colorado State University has made a major discovery that could help bring quantum computing and other...