Cosmic clues reveal where the universe’s missing matter was hiding
For decades, scientists have been searching for something strange: a huge portion of the universe’s ordinary matter seemed to be missing.
Not dark matter, but...
New quantum trick could make super accurate clocks without using more energy
Scientists have found a surprising new way to make clocks much more accurate without using a lot more energy.
This breakthrough could change the future...
Quantum computers just got another problem only they can solve
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have made an exciting breakthrough in quantum computing: they’ve identified a new problem that only a quantum computer—not...
Where’s the center of the universe? The surprising truth behind cosmic expansion
It might seem like a simple question: where is the center of the universe?
But the answer is far from simple—and it’s not what most...
Oxford physicists set world record for quantum computing accuracy
In a major leap forward for quantum computing, physicists at the University of Oxford have achieved the most accurate control of a quantum bit,...
Scientists catch quantum vortices in the act—and change fluid physics forever
Scientists studying a mysterious form of matter known as superfluid helium have made a groundbreaking discovery about how tiny whirlpools—called quantum vortices—behave.
Their research uncovered...
Scientists discover record-breaking atomic nucleus that emits a proton
For the first time in nearly 30 years, scientists have discovered the heaviest atomic nucleus ever observed that decays by emitting a proton—a rare...
MIT physicists discover a new kind of magnetism that could power the future of...
MIT researchers have discovered a brand-new form of magnetism—called p-wave magnetism—that could open the door to ultra-fast, energy-efficient computer memory and processing technologies.
This discovery,...
Tiny nozzles and lasers may replace giant particle accelerators
A big breakthrough from scientists at The University of Osaka could dramatically shrink the size of particle accelerators.
Traditionally, generating powerful proton beams with giga-electron-volt...
Scientists build one of the rarest atoms on Earth
In a major scientific breakthrough, Chinese researchers have created a brand-new type of atomic nucleus never seen before—protactinium-210.
This new isotope is the most neutron-deficient...