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...
We can use black holes particle accelerators
With the federal government cutting funds for research, scientific organizations are facing a budget crunch.
This includes astrophysics and cosmology, where researchers test theories fundamental...
Scientists discover Lego-like technique to extend molecular chains
Chemists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new and easier way to build larger molecules by adding one carbon atom at a...
What 500 petabytes of the night sky can teach us about the universe
When we gaze up at a star-filled night sky, we often feel a sense of awe and wonder.
But for scientists, those thousands of points...
Is a quantum-cryptography apocalypse imminent?
Will quantum computers crack cryptographic codes and cause a global security disaster?
You might certainly get that impression from a lot of news coverage, the...
When a black hole devours a star: The cosmic quakes, shockwaves, and signals left...
Deep in space, some of the universe’s most dramatic events unfold when two extreme objects—like a black hole and a neutron star—spiral together and...
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...