New view reveals magnetic fields around our galaxy’s giant black hole
Fresh imagery from the Event Horizon Telescope traces the lines of powerful magnetic fields spiraling out from the edge of the supermassive black hole...
For the first time, scientists take an atomic freeze-frame of liquid water
A research team got the first peek of the real-time motion of electrons in liquid water while the rest of the world stood still.
In...
AI to the rescue in particle physics
In the world of particle physics, where tiny particles crash into each other at incredible speeds, scientists face a big challenge. Every collision creates...
Unlocking quantum secrets: the new wave of information sharing
In a fascinating leap forward, a group of scientists has introduced a new way to share quantum information, bypassing a big hurdle known as...
Scientists solve a new kind of magnetic puzzle
Imagine a world so tiny that the rules we take for granted no longer apply.
This is the realm of quantum physics, where particles like...
How complex patterns increase material toughness
Have you ever dropped a mug or sat on your glasses?
If so, you might not have noticed the complex patterns of cracks that appeared.
Yet,...
Scientists discover how to tame turbulent flows
Imagine you're watching the wild, swirling motions of a river in flood or the billowing clouds of smoke from a jet engine.
It all seems...
Astrophysicist’s work offers new clue in hunt for dark matter
The search for dark matter, a substance that eludes direct observation yet forms a substantial part of our universe, continues to intrigue and challenge...
Research shows technique for controlling light with synthetic dimension dynamics
In the fascinating world of physics, researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding by exploring synthetic dimensions (SDs), a concept that allows them...
Scientists discover new dimensions in decades-old strength test
In a groundbreaking effort to rethink how we test the toughness of materials, researchers from Duke University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign...